Golden State Valkyries' Aminata Gueye (31) reacts after scoring the basket and getting the foul in the third quarter of Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 71-60. #valkyries #wnba

Golden State Valkyries' Aminata Gueye (31) celebrates with teammate Kaitlyn Chen (2) after Gueye made the basket and got the foul in the third quarter of Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. #valkyries #wnba

What a ball game. Couldn't hear the Gabby interview it was so loud. Most people still at their seats 4 mins after. #VALKYRIES

Anyone know what happened to VB? I missed some of the game, but her not being in the last quarter and a half was surprising. #Valkyries #WNBA

Once again, we are contenders, baby #gsv #goldenstatevalkyries #valkyries

One down…Two more to go!! #WNBA #Valkyries

A focus on defense and rebounding on both ends brought the Valkyries victory. Great effort in their game 1 against the Aces! #WNBA, #Valkyries

The way the Valkyries been playing lately, I wouldn’t be surprised to see em win it all this year
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Solid win, #Valkyries! Great defensive showcase - it was a Valks-style game.

#Ballhala

Great win!

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I was nervous going in. The Aces are the Aces. But the #Valkyries did it! One down, two to go

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#Aces starters done for the day. Totally agree with what I've seen on here, they looked gassed. But I am going to give credit to the #Valkyries, they showed up for game one ready. They'll need to be prepared for adjustments, because Becky is coming back with a vengeance LOL #WNBA