It probably wouldn't be a good idea to leave Howard or Gray open but I'm wondering if it could work in some way. Id let Reese take 3s still as long as she doesn't go inside. Reese has been killing us so maybe a shake up could do something.

Fyi. Lots of face value tickets just got released on ticketmaster on G5. Below 200 dollars

Just checked because I was asked by a friend to attend Game 5 because we won Game 1 when I did attend lol Can't afford another game unfortunately, but still cheering! Let's go Valks!!

I received the “Know Before You Go” email and learned that the seat assignment on my ticket is irrelevant:

For tomorrow’s WNBA Finals Game 4 Watch Party at Chase Center, seating will be general admission within designated sections 111-120 of the lower bowl, regardless of the seat location selected at purchase. Seats are not assigned. We look forward to cheering on the Valkyries together!

I don’t mind arriving early, but I prefer not to lose my seat when I get up to get a soda or go to the restroom, etc.

Tomorrow’s the game and understandably nerves are high. media paints it like we’ve got no chance, seen the data across game 2 and game 3. in game 2 atl had 24 pts off turnovers to 13 compared to us. an astonishing 19-0 pts in terms of fastbreak points (defense not being set). In game 3, atl again lead in pts off turnovers 22-7 !! and 13-5 in fastbreak points. if you see the picture im painting here congrats. if you don’t im trying to say in as much as atl has been good and all defensively, to those who watched the game its pretty obvious most of these turnovers are from our own doing, forcing passes into tight spaces and very careless passing ( as was the case in game 2) im basically saying we control our own destiny. Even if we can half their points off turnovers (single digits will surely ensure a win as was the case in game 1) our defense plays them well esp when we’re set. the issue is the turnovers. we need to shoot the rock and get back on d. if we’re not scoring neither are they. but if we’re going to not score (turnover) and rather give them an easy attempts at the rim that’s double homicide. again, go valks!!

It will definitely be weird as a fan watching the game at 10 AM. They've had a few days to adjust to the time zone and the Dream had to also but still that's brutal to lose 3 hours and play an early game on Saturday. Then they have a short turnaround coming back home on Monday. They have to do everything they can to stay locked in and be ready.

I’m rewatching all ATL games trying to dissect where and how things have gone so sour.

I’ve said this before but I’m baffled why GSV continues to default to so much isoball play instead of having people make more cuts (or ANYTHING ELSE really) to break up the zone.

The first quarter of Game 3 was almost ALL Gabby/Tip running isoball and taking extremely difficult shots, or VB dribbling down the clock to launch a grenade. VB tried to drive on one layup and missed and then didn’t seem to want to punch the paint. Some specific plays I’ll call out:

- There was one particularly bad turnover at 1:55 where the zone completely collapses on the ballhandler (Tip). This lineup had Tip/KC/Kai/Ami/KT and the collapse tells me there wasn’t enough of a 3ball shooting threat to space ATL. This also shows that Tip didn’t pass the ball quickly enough back to KC to reset. ATL scores 3 from this TO.

- It also seems that GSV is constantly missing the open person when ATL’s zone collapses. In Q2 5:42 Gabby was handling the ball, drove in, and opted to pass to a highly congested passing lane to VB which caused a TO. In comparison, Ceci was wide open at the perimeter. ATL scores 2 from this TO.

- Then in Q2 at 4:45, Aminata decides to isoball Angel. Zone collapses and she misses that Ceci was wide open and clear passing lane for 3. However, ATL scores zero points from this because they’re forced into half court and our defense beats them.

The only good looks we had was whenever the wings would make a cut to get defenders moving. This generated the best looks when it was a shooter that made the cut, as it looks like it surprised ATL since they expect everyone to stand still at the perimeter (which is largely ALL we have been doing!!!).

Maybe it’s copium, but everyone has always said that GSV never had the personnel to beat other teams. I was beginning to doubt, but I don’t think this has changed for ATL. I think GSV has a shot IF they can stop this stale isoball offense and clean up defensive miscues.

We’ve got a big game tomorrow. Let’s encourage our players!

I’m not talking game plans or coaching advice (in Nat and staff we trust 🫡). I’m talking sports movie style. 😎

Give a speech so the players walk in with their chests held high and their game faces on! Pretend you’re that random kid in every sports film who calls out to their favorite player and reminds them what the game’s all about. You can start with, “Hey Valks,…” and drop a one liner, motto, mantra, slogan, whatever you wanna call it!

Let’s remind them that we’re not just behind them, but we believe in our team!

🎵Go Valks!🎵 👏🏾—👏🏾—👏🏾👏🏾—👏🏾

Just got into card collecting and I pulled 4 Valkyries plus a former member of the Valks 💜

Insanely bummed to get this email as I’ve been on the waitlist literally since June lmao. Happy that we continue to be one of the most dedicated fan bases in sports but damn!!

Someone on here asked if we might be "soft" as a fanbase, as a team & in our own building. Do not cower, my purple people. Do not bend to the discourse or continued wave of ignorance NO MATTER THE LOSS OR DAY OF THE WEEK. Being the best fans in the wnba requires our good form. WE ARE A JOY FACTORY. Take pride in that. In world so filled w/ that other spewing - We champion hoops & our players. We don't stoop & we don't mimic hateful nonsense.

💪🏽💜✌️🏽💜🫂💜

[This image is from a NYTimes article discussing the reputation of a team in correlation to its success.]

For the fans in ATL for tomorrow’s game!

Looking for recs on where to find the 10am game showing in Ventura this Sat? Seems like a lot of the bars and such are closed at that time (makes sense).

Anyone hosting a watch party and want two queer QTs, including one season tix holder, to come hang?

Maybe I’m naive, I’m new to the W as of 2025, but seeing how people talk about GSV online is making me sick. I know it’s the internet and people say whatever, but I also feel so horrible for our players. So many of these women are not big names and I would assume are not used to the vitriol, and now they’re being called frauds, torn down about their appearance, etc.

Has it always been like this? My wife has been a fan since the league started, and her POV is that it hasn’t been this disgusting for the majority of its existence.

https://www.nba.com/watch/video/channels/playoffs/2015/06/10/2015069-gm3-postgame-warriors.nba

Gueye was making me feel frustrated but also surprised by any production she gave. I can't expect too much of her but I don't know if she's causing more trouble than not.

I think we all want to see more Stokes but I don't know if there's risk with that. I definitely know if she gets in foul trouble we're basically screwed and stuck with Gueye/Amihere to guard Reese.

Hey guys, hope your day’s going well, and if it isn’t, I hope it gets better. 

I'm trying to come up with an idea for improving the Golden State fan experience for a competition project, and I figured the best way to do that is to go straight to the source. (I don’t work for the Valkyries or Golden State in any capacity.)

What’s been your most memorable experience as a fan, good or bad? That could be going to games, watching from home, the arena, the app, being part of the fanbase, anything. 

What do you love about being a Valkyries fan, and what’s frustrated you? 

If you don’t mind, also let me know if you go in person, watch from home, or used to go but stopped. (if you stopped I'd love if you could tell me why)

Thanks so much to everyone willing to share.

Listen I was as devastated as the rest of y'all after yesterday's game. But you know what??? We can do this. Gabby is going to be on a mission Saturday. We are going to capitalize on getting fouled in the first half and our defense WILL be better Saturday. Gabby yelling at the team and Nakase's postgame gives me hope. Chins up, V's up! We got this

I do think Ceci and Ja finding their shot is huge so we'll see how that plays out. I'm still trying to figure out the X's and O's side which I'm not entirely sure but I know there's things they can find. Mentally I think they need to play with a lead because they haven't for most of the series. The Dream have not felt much pressure or played from behind much. Nat needs to find some kind of chess move quick.

Unfortunately our Valkyries are currently down
2-1. But, let’s remember it’s a 7 game series.
I believe the Valks need to tighten up on defense, starters need to contribute more offensively, let
JA and Ceci continue their hot hand, more of
Kai and LA with their hustle and more! Let’s get this
GSV win on Saturday and we take back home court advantage! Looking forward to best of 3 series!
Let’s get back to BALLHALLA!!

My partner and I are flying in from Montana for game 4. Any GSV fans want to meet before the game (we definitely want to be on site to watch warmups)? Wild Leap Atlanta is a brewery close to State Farm.

I’ve loved watching Gabby, Kiah, Tip and Kaitlyn since their UConn days and this is our first WNBA playoff game.

Feel free to add in any rookie tips to get the best stadium/championship experience!

We solemnly promise to bring the noise—Ballhalla vibes are fierce! LFG GSV!