Borlase faces WNBA championship elimination after Golden State victory
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 03:32 · Archive
Atlanta Dream lost 64-55 to Golden State Valkyries in game five of the WNBA Finals.
Atlanta Dream suffered a 64-55 loss to Golden State Valkyries in game five of the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at Chase Centre on Monday, with the series now going Golden State's way after being tied before the match.
Former Bendigo Spirit star Veronica Burton was instrumental in Golden State's victory, posting 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocks, whilst centre Kiah Stokes registered a season-high 13 points, eight boards and three blocks. Australian rookie Borlase, who had registered double-digit scoring in the previous two matches, managed just four points and four rebounds in 16 minutes, making 0-of-6 field goal attempts. Her teammate Angel Reese was limited to seven points but had 15 rebounds, whilst forward Rhyne Howard scored 20 points for Atlanta.
The loss puts Atlanta's championship hopes on precarious ground. They must win game six in Atlanta on Thursday and game seven in San Francisco to claim the title. For Golden State, victory moves them within one win of a historic first championship in just their second season in the competition. Australian Miela Sowah, on a development contract, was ineligible to feature in the playoffs.
How it is being reported
- Borlase's WNBA dream fading after game-five lossA former Bendigo Spirit star has produced a masterclass to help Miela Sowah's Golden State Valkyries move within one win of a historic first WNBA championship.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 02:55
- Borlase's WNBA dream fading after game-five lossA former Bendigo Spirit star has produced a masterclass to help Miela Sowah's Golden State Valkyries move within one win of a historic first WNBA championship.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 02:55
In this story: Izzy Borlase · Veronica Burton · Kiah Stokes · Angel Reese · Miela Sowah · Atlanta Dream · Golden State Valkyries
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