Golden State Valkyries' high-intensity Game 3 against the Dallas Wings seemed to take a toll on head coach Natalie Nakase. The Bay Area coach appeared to collapse during the final minutes of her team’s 77-73 victory on Friday.

With 1:40 remaining in the winner-take-all Game 3, Nakase was speaking with referees about a no-call involving Valkyries star Gabby Williams after Williams made a layup. Nakase then suddenly went down near the sideline.

She immediately started drawing up a play just moments after seemingly passing out. ESPN play-by-play announcer Ryan Ruocco noted the incident during the broadcast.

“Natalie Nakase having some sort of an episode on the floor for Golden State,” Ruocco said. “Did she slip perhaps, going out onto the floor?”

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Three Golden State assistant coaches immediately helped Nakase back up. She remained on the sideline as the Valkyries completed a 16-point comeback to secure their first playoff series victory in franchise history.