Veronica Burton and Tiffany Hayes dug deep as they led the Golden State Valkyries to their first playoff series win after beating Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings in Game 3 on Friday night.

Golden State has remarkably successful as a rising franchise in the WNBA since starting in 2025. They made the playoffs in their first year, showing the promise they have with the talent on their roster.

What they needed next was a series win, especially after losing in the first round last season. They got their wish as they fought back from a 16-point deficit to send the Wings home in the series clincher. Their rallying efforts ended up making WNBA playoff history, per reporter Alexa Philippou.

Article Continues Below

“The Valkyries overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Wings, tying the fifth-largest comeback in a winner-take-all game in WNBA playoff history. Golden State has now won its first-ever playoff series. It'll be Las Vegas-Golden State for a spot in the Finals,” Philippou wrote.