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WNBA Playoffs Wings Vs Valkyries

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 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 series-winning victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night.

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The Valkyries are scheduled to host the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Sunday in Game 1 of the semifinals.

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New York Post5 Oct

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase explained to reporters on Sunday that she experienced mild exhaustion when she collapsed during Game 3 against the Wings earlier in the week. Doctors cleared her for Sunday’s game, which the Valkyries won 71-60 against the Aces. Nakase intends to wear a heart monitor moving forward to better understand and manage her health, emphasizing her need to be more proactive rather than…

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase reveals reason behind scary on-court collapse: ‘Wake-up call’ →5 articles from New York Post on this story
Toronto Star4 Oct

Natalie Nakase, coach of the Golden State Valkyries, returned to the bench for Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against Las Vegas on Sunday after experiencing exhaustion during Friday’s game against Dallas. The 46-year-old was examined by a doctor and plans to be more proactive about her health going forward, possibly wearing a heart monitor and adjusting her work routine. Becky Hammon, coach of the defending champion…

Nakase returns to bench to coach Valkyries in WNBA semifinals after going to floor in scary moment →3 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Fox News3 Oct

The Golden State Valkyries secured their first playoff series victory by overcoming a 16-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 77-73 in Game 3 of their WNBA quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the league’s defending champion, Las Vegas Aces. Forward Gabby Williams scored 19 points and made a crucial inbounds play late in the game after coach Natalie Nakase challenged an earlier call that had her team…

Golden State Valkyries erase 16-point deficit, stun Dallas Wings to reach WNBA semifinals →2 articles from Fox News on this story
NBC News3 Oct

Natalie Nakase, coach of the Golden State Valkyries, collapsed briefly during a playoff game against the Dallas Wings on Friday at Chase Center in San Francisco. Despite falling to her hands and knees while speaking with a referee, Nakase continued coaching for the remainder of the 77-73 victory. Assistant coach Kasib Powell reported that Nakase is "fine" and confirmed she will be ready for Sunday's game against the…

Golden State Valkyries coach collapses mid-game during WNBA playoffs →

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Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapses on court in shocking WNBA playoffs moment New York Post

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    Nakase had fallen to her knees moments earlier and needed help getting up before being escorted off the court by a staff member after the final buzzer as her team celebrated at midcourt.

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  • 5 Oct Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase reveals reason behind scary on-court collapse: ‘Wake-up call’Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase explained to reporters on Sunday that she experienced mild exhaustion when she collapsed during Game 3 against the Wings earlier in the week. Doctors cleared her for Sunday’s game, which the Valkyries won 71-60 against the Aces. Nakase intends to wear a heart monitor moving forward to better understand and manage her health, emphasizing her need to be more proactive rather than…New York Post
  • 4 Oct Nakase returns to bench to coach Valkyries in WNBA semifinals after going to floor in scary momentNatalie Nakase, coach of the Golden State Valkyries, returned to the bench for Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against Las Vegas on Sunday after experiencing exhaustion during Friday’s game against Dallas. The 46-year-old was examined by a doctor and plans to be more proactive about her health going forward, possibly wearing a heart monitor and adjusting her work routine. Becky Hammon, coach of the defending champion…Toronto Star
  • 3 Oct Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase expected to be OK after sudden collapseGolden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase collapsed during a game against the Dallas Wings but is expected to recover fully. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco; Nakase fell to her hands and knees while speaking with a referee, got up on her own, and continued coaching until the end of the game. Assistant coach Kasib Powell addressed the media post-game, stating that…New York Post
  • 3 Oct Golden State Valkyries coach collapses mid-game during WNBA playoffsNatalie Nakase, coach of the Golden State Valkyries, collapsed briefly during a playoff game against the Dallas Wings on Friday at Chase Center in San Francisco. Despite falling to her hands and knees while speaking with a referee, Nakase continued coaching for the remainder of the 77-73 victory. Assistant coach Kasib Powell reported that Nakase is "fine" and confirmed she will be ready for Sunday's game against the…NBC News
  • 3 Oct Paige Bueckers breaks down in tears after Wings blow 16-point lead in Game 3 lossPaige Bueckers of the Wings broke down in tears after Dallas lost Game 3 of their WNBA playoff series against the Valkyries on Friday night in Golden State, despite having a 16-point lead at one point. Bueckers scored only 17 points and struggled throughout the game. During the postgame press conference, she was consoled by teammate Arike Ogunbowale, who emphasized that Bueckers' contributions throughout the regular…New York Post
  • 3 Oct Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapses on court in shocking WNBA playoffs momentDuring a critical moment in the fourth quarter of Game 3 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Dallas Wings in the WNBA playoffs, coach Natalie Nakase collapsed on the court due to feeling lightheaded and exhausted. Despite the alarming situation, Nakase continued coaching for the remainder of the game, which ended with a 77-73 win for the Valkyries. The team confirmed that Nakase is expected to lead them in…New York Post
  • 3 Oct Gabby Williams scores 19 as Valkyries rally from 16 down to beat Wings 77-73, reach WNBA semifinalsIn a dramatic Game 3 of their WNBA playoff series, the Golden State Valkyries overcame an early 16-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 77-73 on Friday night. Gabby Williams scored 19 points and hit the go-ahead shot with 1:17 left in the game, while Veronica Burton contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. The Valkyries' comeback was aided by a crucial replay review that gave them possession late in…Toronto Star
  • 3 Oct Valkyries coach Nakase goes down on sideline late in Golden State's playoff-clinching win over WingsDuring Golden State Valkyries' playoff-clinching victory over the Dallas Wings, coach Natalie Nakase collapsed near the team’s bench with 1:40 left in the game but quickly recovered to continue coaching. Despite initial concern, assistant coach Kasib Powell confirmed that Nakase was feeling fine afterward and expressed confidence she would participate in Sunday's semifinals against Las Vegas Aces. The Valkyries won…Toronto Star
  • 3 Oct Golden State Valkyries erase 16-point deficit, stun Dallas Wings to reach WNBA semifinalsThe Golden State Valkyries secured their first playoff series victory by overcoming a 16-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 77-73 in Game 3 of their WNBA quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the league’s defending champion, Las Vegas Aces. Forward Gabby Williams scored 19 points and made a crucial inbounds play late in the game after coach Natalie Nakase challenged an earlier call that had her team…Fox News
  • 2 Oct WNBA playoffs preview: Golden State Valkyries look to close out Dallas Wings in Game 3The article discusses the upcoming Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs between the Golden State Valkyries and the Dallas Wings. It highlights Arike Ogunbowale's impressive performance in Game 2 with 45 points, while also noting Gabby Williams' strong play for the Valkyries throughout the series. The piece emphasizes the importance of star players in playoff success, despite the Valkyries being a well-rounded team with…Fox News
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  • 2 Oct Wings vs. Valkyries WNBA playoffs prediction, picks: Expect a rock fight in Game 3The Wings and Valkyries face a decisive Game 3 of their WNBA playoff series on Friday at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Valkyries are favored by 8.5 points with an Over/Under total of 158.5 points, following the Wings' overtime victory in Game 2 that extended the series. Analyst Malik Smith predicts a low-scoring game due to fatigue from the quick turnaround and favors the Under at -115 odds based on both teams’…New York Post

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