Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapses during dramatic playoff win

The Golden State Valkyries survived one of the wildest games in their young franchise history Friday night.
But their dramatic 77-73 victory over the Dallas Wings was briefly overshadowed by a frightening moment involving head coach Natalie Nakase.
With roughly 1:40 remaining in the fourth quarter of the decisive Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs, Nakase was speaking with a referee near the Valkyries' bench when she suddenly went down to her hands and knees.
Athletic trainer Katelin Knox and members of the coaching staff immediately moved toward her and helped her back to her feet.



