Stokes' stellar Game 5 puts Valkyries on brink of clinching WNBA title vs. Dream
Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as Golden State moved within one win of a championship in their second season.
ESPN reports: Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as Golden State moved within one win of a championship in their second season.
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