Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen (2) and teammates celebrate after a 3-point basket made by Veronica Burton during the first half against the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in San Francisco. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

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)

Atlanta Dream forward DeWanna Bonner (24) drives to the basket against New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, right, during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball semifinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) drives to the basket against New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, right, during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball semifinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray, left, fights for possession with New York Liberty guard Pauline Astier, right, during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball semifinals Sunday, Oct, 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) is fouled by New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, right, during the first half in Game 1 of the WNBA basketball semifinalsSunday, Oct, 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the first half in Game 1 of the WNBA basketball semifinals against the New York Liberty, Sunday, Oct, 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)