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Three results that changed the road ahead

Golden State turned a 16-point comeback into its first WNBA playoff-series victory, Derrick Henry’s reunion with Tennessee highlights the franchises’ sharply diverging paths, and Northern Ireland moved closer to Nations League promotion with a youthful 3-0 win over Ukraine.[3][9][14]

The field note

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  1. Williams scored all but two of her 19 points after halftime, concentrating her impact during the comeback.[10]
  2. Burton’s layup cut the deficit to 61-59 with 8:19 left, and Williams made two late third-quarter three-pointers…
  3. A late replay review went Golden State’s way before the Valkyries completed the 77-73 victory.[3]
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How Golden State turned a comeback into a new playoff milestone

Golden State defeated Dallas 77-73 in the deciding Game 3 after Gabby Williams made the go-ahead 17-footer with 1:17 remaining.[3][10] Williams scored 19 points, while Veronica Burton supplied 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.[10]

Why it matters

The victory sends Golden State into a best-of-five semifinal against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, extending a rapid rise that has already taken the Valkyries from an inaugural-season playoff berth to their first series win.[3][10]

Key insights

  • Williams scored all but two of her 19 points after halftime, concentrating her impact during the comeback.[10]
  • Burton’s layup cut the deficit to 61-59 with 8:19 left, and Williams made two late third-quarter three-pointers.[10]
  • A late replay review went Golden State’s way before the Valkyries completed the 77-73 victory.[3]

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