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Gabby Williams scored eight points in overtime to help finish the Las Vegas sweep. The Finals begin Oct. 17 at Chase Center, with NBC and Peacock carrying Game 1.
Pleasanton Newsroom
October 10, 20261 min read
Gabby Williams made the extra five minutes count. She scored eight of her 16 points in overtime Friday, Oct. 9, helping Golden State beat Las Vegas 87-77 and complete a 3-0 semifinal sweep, according to the league-hosted Associated Press recap.
The closeout gives Bay Area fans a new postseason destination: the Valkyries’ first WNBA Finals.
Williams’ step-back jumper with 54.7 seconds left in overtime was one of the closing blows, the team’s recap noted. Golden State won the extra period 16-6 after needing overtime to separate from the Aces.
Pleasanton viewers can watch the Finals opener on NBC or Peacock at 12:30 p.m. Pacific on Saturday, Oct. 17. Fans attending will head to Chase Center in San Francisco, where Golden State hosts the Atlanta Dream to begin the best-of-seven series, according to the club’s Finals announcement.
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Andy Pages broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run single in the seventh as the Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 at Truist Park to win the NL Division Series 3-1.
Luka Doncic scored 23 points and the Lakers built a 16-point lead before holding off a late Sacramento push in Thursday's preseason game at crypto.com Arena.
Evan Bouchard netted two goals and Leon Draisaitl recorded four assists as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 at Honda Center.
Current conditions in Pleasanton are mild at 72F under a clear sky. Today's high will reach near 84F, which is significantly cooler than yesterday's 97F. Rain chances remain minimal.
A Heat Advisory is active for Pleasanton, TX, with highs near 96F today. Current conditions show clear skies and dry air.
A Heat Advisory is active for Pleasanton, TX, with highs near 98F today. Current conditions show 91F with clear skies. Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat.
