Valkyries rally past Wings 77-73 in Game 3 to reach WNBA semifinals
After Arike Ogunbowale's record 45 points forced a decider, Golden State came back from 16 down to beat Dallas 77-73 in Game 3 on Friday and advance to face the Las Vegas Aces.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 1Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points in a 108-100 overtime win over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 in the first-round series. NewsweekN “Dallas staved off elimination with a 108-100 overtime win over the Golden State Valkyries.”“who set a WNBA playoff record with 45 points” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Ogunbowale made 12 of 23 field goals, five 3-pointers and 16 of 18 free throws, and tied the game in regulation with a heavily contested corner three while down three. She then scored 11 points in overtime, including a go-ahead three to break a 100-100 tie. NewsweekN “Ogunbowale made 12 of 23 field goals, including five 3-pointers, and 16 of her 18 free-throw attempts.”“She then scored 11 more points in overtime, including a go-ahead three to break a 100-100 tie” Read at Newsweek ↗ Centre · 1Teammate Paige Bueckers, who scored 10 points in her first career playoff win, said she was "in awe" of Ogunbowale and called her "one of one". NewsweekN “Paige Bueckers scored 10 points in her first career playoff win.”“calling her "one of one" and "definitely different."” Read at Newsweek ↗
Right · 1Ahead of Game 3, Fox News's betting preview noted that Golden State's Gabby Williams had scored 20 points in Game 1, which Golden State won by a large margin, and 36 in the Game 2 loss. It pointed out that the Valkyries went 17-5 at home in the regular season against Dallas's 11-11 on the road, and picked Golden State -4.5 in the first half. Fox NewsR “In Game 1, she dropped 20 points in 27 minutes while the team blew out Dallas.”“Williams was equally impressive in that game with 36 points in 37 minutes.”“Being at home should certainly help the Valkyries, who have gone 17-5 at home this season. Dallas was just 11-11 away from their home floor.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1In Game 3 on Friday night, Golden State rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat Dallas 77-73 and win the first playoff series in franchise history. Williams scored 19 points, all but two of them after halftime. Fox NewsR “Valkyries forward Gabby Williams scored 19 points as Golden State rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat Dallas 77-73”“Williams scored all but two of her points after halftime.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1With 13.1 seconds left and Golden State up one, Williams retrieved her own miss on a play first ruled Dallas's ball. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase successfully challenged the call. Fox NewsR “Williams leaped back inbounds to secure her own miss on a play initially ruled Dallas’ ball, but Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase successfully challenged the call.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 1Ogunbowale finished with 30 points, including an off-balance jumper with 3:13 left that put Dallas up five. Bueckers had 17 points but shot 3 for 14 from the field. Veronica Burton added 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for Golden State, and Tiffany Hayes scored 18 off the bench for Dallas. Fox NewsR “Arike Ogunbowale knocked down an off-balance jumper with 3:13 to play that put Dallas up by five and finished with 30 points”“Paige Bueckers had 17 points with six assists but shot only 3 for 14 for Dallas, making all 10 of her free throws.”“Veronica Burton had 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1Golden State, in its second season, will host the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinals. The Atlanta Dream will host the New York Liberty in the other semifinal. Fox NewsR “The Valkyries are scheduled to host the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Sunday in Game 1 of the semifinals.”“The Atlanta Dream will host the New York Liberty in the other semifinal matchup.” Read at Fox News ↗
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Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Newsweek's Game 2 report celebrates Ogunbowale's record performance as a story of individual clutch brilliance, using quotes from Ogunbowale and Bueckers.
- Emphasis
- Ogunbowale's shooting numbers, late-game heroics and teammates' praise.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Covers only Game 2 and says nothing about the Game 3 result or Golden State's side.
- Charged language
- “Historic Scoring Outburst”
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“Arike Ogunbowale led the Dallas Wings to a Game 2 overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries with 45 points.” — Newsweek
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Fox News/OutKick carries a betting-oriented preview that favours Golden State's home record and depth, then a recap of Golden State's comeback that stresses franchise milestones and Williams's late play.
- Emphasis
- Betting angles, home-court record, star power versus depth, franchise history and the coach's successful challenge.
- Leaves out or plays down
- The preview gives little on how Ogunbowale's 45 points were scored; neither piece includes the Game 2 score or the overtime detail.
- Charged language
- “Chaos at its finest”“stun”“on the ropes”
What every side reports
- Ogunbowale scored 45 points in Dallas's Game 2 overtime win.
- Game 3 was a winner-take-all contest at Golden State.
- Gabby Williams was a key scorer for Golden State.
Arike Ogunbowale person
Ogunbowale delivered the record Game 2 and scored 30 in the Game 3 loss; she said she likes it "when the time is going down".
“"I don't know, I guess I like when the time is going down,"” — Newsweek
“finished with 30 points to follow up a 45-point performance” — Fox News
Golden State Valkyries organisation
Golden State, led by coach Natalie Nakase, said it promised to play its best four quarters, then rallied to win the series.
“"We made a promise to ourselves we are going to play the best four quarters of our lives."” — Fox News
Dallas Wings organisation
Dallas forced a decider behind Ogunbowale but lost Game 3; Bueckers praised her teammate's carrying of the team in Game 2.
“"She really carried us and did everything it took to win,"” — Newsweek
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Centre1 article
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Arike Ogunbowale Keeps Wings Alive With Historic Scoring Outburst
Celebratory Praises Ogunbowale's record 45-point Game 2 as a clutch, star-level performance.
Right2 articles
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WNBA playoffs preview: Golden State Valkyries look to close out Dallas Wings in Game 3
Mixed Opinionated betting preview that credits Ogunbowale but backs Golden State's depth and home court.
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Golden State Valkyries erase 16-point deficit, stun Dallas Wings to reach WNBA semifinals
Celebratory Recap of Golden State's comeback win, set against the franchise's record-setting history.
- 1 Oct 16:04 First NewsweekN Arike Ogunbowale Keeps Wings Alive With Historic Scoring Outburst
- 2 Oct 23:31 +31h 27m Fox NewsR WNBA playoffs preview: Golden State Valkyries look to close out Dallas Wings in Game 3
- 3 Oct 06:11 +38h 7m Fox NewsR Golden State Valkyries erase 16-point deficit, stun Dallas Wings to reach WNBA semifinals
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