Valkyries take semifinals Game 2 for 2-0 lead, can clinch first finals berth in Las Vegas
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The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 to take a 2-0 lead in their WNBA semifinal series. Golden State can clinch its first finals berth in the next game, after building a substantial early lead in Game 2.
In the battle of depth vs. star power, depth has the advantage through two games of the WNBA semifinals. A’ja Wilson might be the best player alive — the Golden State Valkyries readily admit it — but the Valkyries have so many more players who can survive the crucible of playoff basketball than the Las Vegas Aces. That’s how they took a 2-0 lead over the defending champions with an 83-81 win Wednesday. Golden State took control early in Game 2, building a 17-point lead by the third quarter. Thei