The Golden State Valkyries protected a hard-fought 83-81 win over the Las Vegas Aces to take a 2-0 lead in the playoffs in front of a jam-packed Ballhalla, which likewise had some NFL star existence for the match.
Having actually taken a 17-point lead in the video game, the Valkyries were wanting to win the video game easily, however the Aces stepped up to lower the deficit and eventually take the lead with under 2 minutes left.
Ballhalla, (Chase Center) was up for the event and kept cheering for the Valkyries even when they were down. This settled as Veronica Burton struck a dagger 3 from method beyond the arc to assist the Valkyries get the win.
Fans were delighted when that Burton shot entered, as it now suggests they are just a win far from the WNBA Finals.
Mike Evans speaks on environment throughout Game 2
Amongst the numerous fans in the arena were San Francisco 49ers gamers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson.
Evans and Samuel spoke with the media about their experience seeing Game 2 at the Ballhalla.
Evans stated: “Shout out to the Valkyries and the company for caring for us. Most likely the very best basketball video game I’ve ever been to. I’m a Rockets fan … Went to a great deal of championship game; it was tough to beat that environment last night … I understood it was going to be an excellent environment, however I didn’t understand it was going to be the very best I’ve ever been to, I am anticipating returning.”
“We had a fantastic time. Most likely the very best basketball video game I’ve ever been to, truthfully. I’ve been to Finals video games, a great deal of championship game, it’s tough to beat that environment last night.”
— Mike Evans on the environment at Ballhalla for the Valkyries Game 2 win. pic.twitter.com/CSTPHsCpR8
— 95.7 The Game(@ 957thegame)October 8, 2026
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Samuel was likewise impressed by the environment and made a substantial claim about the sound by comparing it to when the Golden State Warriors play.
“That wasn’t my very first video game, that was really my 2nd. The very first one resembled this and It sounded a bit louder than the Warriors video game, not gon na lie … It was rocking in there. They be hooping, they be getting to it.”
The Valkyries will take a trip to Las Vegas for Game 3 and intend to sweep the Aces, who are the ruling champs of the WNBA. Even if the A’ja Wilson-led group handle to win the next 2 video games, they will need to go back to the Bay Area for Game 5, where an electrifying arena will be awaiting them.
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