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Lineup switch by coach Natalie Nakase works out as Valkyries even WNBA Finals series with Dream at 2

Much like Warriors coach Steve Kerr did in 2015 moving Andre Iguodala into Golden State's starting lineup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA franchise'...

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Scores 13 points in start Hayes closed Saturday's 67-62 Game 4 win over the Dream with 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and five rebounds in 25 minutes.

Impact With the Valkyries at risk of going down 3-1 in the Finals, Hayes was inserted into the starting five Saturday. The veteran guard turned in an efficient performance from the field and tied for second on the Valkyries in scoring. Hayes and the Valkyries will now look to take a 3-2 series lead in Monday's Game 5 at home.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moved to starting five for Game 4 Hayes will start against the Dream in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday.

Impact Hayes and Kaila Charles will both move into Golden State's starting lineup for Game 4 while Cecilia Zandalasini and Kayla Thornton shift to the bench. Hayes has scored 14 points in each of the Valkyries last two games and is averaging 12.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.1 steals over 20.4 minutes per game in the playoffs.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 to even the WNBA Finals at 2-2

Gabby Williams scored 17 points and Golden State played stellar defense to beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday and even the WNBA Finals at 2-2

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Dream hosts Golden State with 2-1 series lead

The Atlanta Dream host the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals with a 2-1 lead in the series

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Golden State must address defensive breakdowns after Game 3 loss to Atlanta

Golden State has prided itself on its defense all season long

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Drops 14 points off bench Hayes logged 14 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 79-65 Game 2 loss to the Dream.

Impact Hayes left Saturday's Game 1 win due to a head injury, but she wasn't on the Valkyries' injury report prior to Game 2. She didn't appear to face significant restrictions Monday, as she scored in double figures for the third time in her last four appearances while logging her second-highest minutes total of the playoffs. Across her last four outings, she's averaged 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 22.0 minutes per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries lament their poor ball security as they fall to the Dream to even the WNBA Finals

Golden State's miscues kept coming and that's a big reason why the WNBA Finals are tied at one game apiece

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Hayes (head) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 2 against the Dream.

Impact Hayes left Sunday's Game 1 with 2:38 remaining and did not return due to an apparent facial injury, but she will be available for Game 2. Hayes struggled while on the floor in Game 1, shooting just 1-for-12 from the field.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Saturday Hayes exited Saturday's 68-64 Game 1 win over the Dream in the fourth quarter and did not return due to an apparent head injury, finishing with three points (1-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six...

Impact Hayes went face-first into the hardwood and slowly walked back to the locker room with 2:38 remaining in the contest. She can be considered questionable for Game 2 on Monday until the Valkyries offer an update on her status.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Hayes exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's Game 1 of the Finals against Atlanta due to an apparent head injury, per WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland.

Impact Hayes took a hard fall and appeared to hit her head on the floor. She walked back to the locker room slowly and appears unlikely to return in the final minutes of the contest.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gabby Williams scores 26 points, sends Valkyries to 68-64 Game 1 win in defensive WNBA Finals opener

Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points facing constant pressure from Atlanta...

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Natalie Nakase's high-energy, hands-on coaching has guided Golden State Valkyries to WNBA Finals

Natalie Nakase had just been hired for her first head coaching job when she asked Tiffany Hayes to take a chance and join her in San Francisco to start something special with the e...

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Former Atlanta Dream star has incredible opportunity to win WNBA title against old team | Sporting News Tiffany Hayes spent years helping build the Atlanta Dream. Now she could win her first WNBA championship by defeating the franchise where sh...

OCTOBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gabby Williams came to Golden State on a mission to win, and she's now going to the WNBA Finals

Gabby Williams signed with the Golden State Valkyries in the spring on a mission to win, and she is one of the biggest reasons the team is playing for a championship six months lat...

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next

Kayla Thornton scored 18 points and the second-year Golden State Valkyries became the quickest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals, sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Ac...

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Golden State looks to finish out semifinals against Las Vegas in game 3

The Golden State Valkyries look to clinch the WNBA playoffs semifinals over the Las Vegas Aces in game three

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead

Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Val...

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces

A year ago, the Golden State Valkyries made history by reaching the playoffs as an expansion team, then had to host their only home game nearly 50 miles away because Chase Center h...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Bounces back in win Hayes had 18 points (6-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 77-73 Game 3 win over the Wings.

Impact After scoring six points on 1-of-3 shooting in Game 2, Hayes was far more aggressive Friday. The veteran guard finished as Golden State's second-leading scorer, providing at least 18 points for the second time in the three-game series. She'll look to continue providing a spark against the Aces after averaging 15.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.3 minutes per tilt during the opening round of the playoffs.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries coach Nakase goes down on sideline late in Golden State's playoff-clinching win over Wings

Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase went down to her knees with her head and hands on the court near the team’s bench with 1:40 left in a scary moment late in a 77-73 playo...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Gabby Williams scores 19 as Valkyries rally from 16 down to beat Wings 77-73, reach WNBA semifinals

Gabby Williams scored 19 points and hit a go-ahead 17-footer with 1:17 remaining, and the Golden State Valkyries won a late replay review to finish a rally from 16 points down and...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and the Dallas Wings beat the Golden State Valkyries 108-10...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

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Lineup switch by coach Natalie Nakase works out as Valkyries even WNBA Finals series with Dream at 2

Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 to even the WNBA Finals at 2-2

Dream hosts Golden State with 2-1 series lead

Golden State must address defensive breakdowns after Game 3 loss to Atlanta

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Valkyries lament their poor ball security as they fall to the Dream to even the WNBA Finals

Gabby Williams scores 26 points, sends Valkyries to 68-64 Game 1 win in defensive WNBA Finals opener

Natalie Nakase's high-energy, hands-on coaching has guided Golden State Valkyries to WNBA Finals

Gabby Williams came to Golden State on a mission to win, and she's now going to the WNBA Finals

Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next

Golden State looks to finish out semifinals against Las Vegas in game 3

Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead

Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces

Valkyries coach Nakase goes down on sideline late in Golden State's playoff-clinching win over Wings

Gabby Williams scores 19 as Valkyries rally from 16 down to beat Wings 77-73, reach WNBA semifinals

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries