The Semifinal series between the two Western conference teams continues on Wednesday night, as the Las Vegas Aces return to Ballhalla to take on the Golden State Valkyries.
The Valkyries lead the five-game series 1-0, after a 71-60 win over the defending champions on Sunday, October 4.
Zora Stephenson and Sarah Kustok unpack how the Golden State Valkyries defeated the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, during Game 1 of their Semifinals series.
How to watch Aces vs Valkyries Semifinals Game 2
The Valkyries will host the Aces again on Wednesday night for Game 2 of their Semifinal series.
When: Wednesday, October 7
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Streaming: Peacock/NBCSN
Tip Off: Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT. Tune in for the WNBA Showtime pregame at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT.
Drew Dinsick and Vaughn Dalzell unpack the Semifinals Game 1 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Las Vegas Aces, while also previewing Game 2 and the Aces chances of finding a win.
Aces vs Valkyries Game 2 preview
The Aces will be looking to bounce back after their Sunday loss and before they return home at the Michelob Ultra Arena for Game 3 on Wednesday.
Valkyries’ Gabby Williams posted 25 points in Game 1, while Golden States’ defense held the Aces to their lowest point total of the season.
After Game 1, Aces head coach Becky Hammon said “We played like ass and only lost by 10. Dissect that however you want.”
Notably, Vegas was without Stephanie Talbot (leg) and then lost Jewell Loyd (leg) in the third quarter. However, as of Tuesday morning, both Talbot and Loyd are not listed on Vegas’ injury report. If the two return to play on Wednesday night, that could be a huge boost to both sides of the court for the Aces.
The Semifinals begin on Sunday, October 4.
How to watch 2026 WNBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock
NBC and Peacock will stream multiple games during the Semifinals and Finals series.
Additionally, for Games 2-3 and 5-7 of the Finals, Peacock will simulstream USA’s network coverage produced by Versant’s USA Sports.
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