Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase guides team after a health scare; in frequent press duties as she steers them toward the semifinals.
Gabby Williams charts a standout playoff performance, lifting the Golden State Valkyries past the Las Vegas Aces to take a 1-0 series lead. Williams posts 25-11-5 as Golden State dominates on the boards and closes out late for a 71-60 win.
Natalie Nakase has led the Golden State Valkyries to a history-making 2025 season and is set to coach Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, after experiencing a medical episode on the court. She finished the game, is undergoing further monitoring, and will coach Sunday as the team pursues the title.