Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen (2) and Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) celebrate their win against the Las Vegas Aces during Game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) celebrates after scoring a three-pointer against Las Vegas Aces during Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

The Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) and guard Kaila Charles (6) block Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) during Game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) reacts as the Valkyries recover the Las Vegas Aces' free throw to seal the victory in the fourth quarte during Game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) drives the ball against Dallas Wings guard Odyssey Sims (1) during the second quarter of Game 3 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) drives for a layup against the Dallas Wings during the first quarter of Game 3 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in San Francisco. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)