Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen reaches first WNBA Finals in team's second year
The gist
Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen scored 5 points in her team's 68-64 Game 1 WNBA Finals win over the Atlanta Dream.
The former UConn and Princeton player is a rotation piece as the second-year franchise chases a record-fast title.
How it unfolded
- Oct 15, 2026The Valkyries clinch their WNBA Finals spot, and Chen and teammate Gabby Williams hug after the series-clinching win over the Las Vegas Aces.
- Oct 16, 2026A preview notes Chen was a key contributor in Game 1 of the semifinals, with coach Natalie Nakase sticking with her over Veronica Burton for much of the second half.
- Oct 17, 2026Golden State beats the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco; the team's UConn group of Williams, Kiah Stokes, Chen and Tiffany Hayes combines for 43 points and 18 rebounds.