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Lineup switch by coach Natalie Nakase works out as Valkyries even WNBA Finals series with Dream at 2 (AP News)

Much like Warriors coach Steve Kerr did in 2015 moving Andre Iguodala into Golden State's starting lineup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA franchise's first championship in 40 years, Natalie Nakase shook up the Golden State Valkyries' starters for Game 4 of the WNBA Fi

WNBA Finals: Nakase, Valkyries look to avoid another slow start (Jamaica Gleaner)

ATLANTA (AP): There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency. Then again, that’s what Golden State coach Natalie Nakase thought about Game 6. She was baffled that her team somehow left behind its defensive intensity at the start of Thursday’s 80-69 loss to the Dream that forced Game 7 at “Ballhalla” in San Francisco on Saturday night.

Gabby Williams Points Leader in Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream - Top Points | WNBA.com (WNBA)

Gabby Williams Points Leader in Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream - Top Points