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SAN FRANCISCO — Kiah Stokes kept swatting shots on the interior, while Veronica Burton disrupted the Dream with her own quick hands to alter shots.

And that crazed, violet-clad “Ballhalla” home crowd roared at every chance — watching the Golden State Valkyries move one win away from a championship in their second season with a 64-55 victory against Atlanta in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night.

Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, and Burton contributed a nearly identical stat line with 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots as Golden State got defensive once more to shut down Angel Reese and the Dream.

Kaitlyn Chen (2) of the Golden State Valkyries smiles after Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.…