--- title: "🏀 Curry's stunning crossover drops Dončić? Golden State Valkyries make history with championship in two years: AI Sports Daily" description: "The Golden State Warriors overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 in a stunning comeback, marking a historic, miraculous night in the NBA! Welcome to \"AI Sports Daily,\" I'm Mu Yan. Today, besides showing you how Curry broke Doncic's ankles with god-level handles, we will witness the inspiring story of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries lifting the championship trophy just two years after their franchise was founded. Plus, which rising young beast pulled off a spectacular self-alley-oop off the backboard on Halloween? I'll tell you in just a moment!" canonical_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/en/sports-weekly/sports-weekly-2026-11-01" author: "Mark Ku" author_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/en/author/mark-ku" site: "Mark Ku's Tech Notes" date_published: "2026-11-01T02:00:00.000Z" category: "AI Sports Daily" tags: ["sports", "podcast", "運動", "NBA", "WNBA", "金州女武神", "金州勇士", "柯瑞", "東契奇", "溫班亞瑪"] language: "en" license: "CC BY 4.0" license_url: "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" attribution: "when reusing or quoting, credit the author and link back to the original" --- # 🏀 Curry's stunning crossover drops Dončić? Golden State Valkyries make history with championship in two years: AI Sports Daily ## Opening The Golden State Warriors overcame a massive 25-point deficit to pull off a stunning 112-95 comeback victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a historic, miraculous night in the NBA! Welcome to "AI Sports Daily," I'm your host, Mu-Yen. Today, we'll look at how Stephen Curry crossed up Luka Doncic with some god-tier dribbling, and witness the inspiring story of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries lifting the championship trophy just two years after their franchise was founded. Plus, which next-gen beast pulled off an insane self-alley-oop off the backboard on Halloween? I'll tell you all about it in just a moment! ## Top Sports Stories ### 1. Golden State Valkyries Defeat Dream in Game 7! Win Championship in Just Two Years, Setting New North American Pro Sports History - **What Happened**: In Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 to capture their first championship in franchise history. This team, founded just two years ago, set the record for the fastest expansion team to win a championship in North American professional sports since 1967. Finals MVP honors went to Gabby Williams, who exploded for 30 points in this do-or-die game, with 28 of those points coming in a crucial second half. - **Why It Matters**: Reaching the pinnacle of the league in just two years, the Valkyries proved what it means to dominate right out of the gate. Williams's scoring frenzy in the second half is a legendary performance destined for the history books. - **Source**: [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/golden-state-valkyries-win-2026-wnba-championship/) ### 2. Stephen Curry Scores 31 and Drops an "Ankle Breaker"! Warriors Overcome 25-Point Deficit for Historic Comeback Against Lakers - **What Happened**: In their NBA In-Season Tournament opener, the Golden State Warriors fell behind 15-38 in the first quarter but launched a furious comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95. The Warriors set a record for the largest margin of victory by a team trailing by 20 or more points in the first quarter since the introduction of the 24-second shot clock. Star player Stephen Curry led the way with 31 points, highlighted by a crossover that sent Lakers star Luka Doncic to the floor before knocking down a three-pointer. - **Why It Matters**: This comeback was textbook, especially Curry's ankle-breaker on Doncic, followed by a contested pull-up three-pointer. It is bound to be one of the most iconic highlights of this year's In-Season Tournament. - **Source**: [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/10/31/stephen-curry-luka-doncic-warriors-lakers/) ### 3. A Paint Beast on Halloween! Victor Wembanyama Explodes for 43 Points and an Insane Self-Alley-Oop - **What Happened**: The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 in a Halloween matchup, securing their fourth consecutive win. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama put on a dominant performance, racking up a season-high 43 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 blocks. He even pulled off a spectacular self-alley-oop off the backboard in the second quarter, marking the 10th time in his career scoring over 40 points in a regular-season game. - **Why It Matters**: With blocks on defense and a self-alley-oop on offense, Wembanyama showcased his ultimate talent to the entire league on Halloween. For the Timberwolves, this performance was a real-life Halloween nightmare. - **Source**: [San Antonio Express-News](https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/victor-wembanyama-43-points-timberwolves/) ### 4. Giannis Dominates the Paint with a 31-Point Triple-Double! Thompson Goes Retro with 7 Threes to Crush Pacers - **What Happened**: The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 145-125 in their In-Season Tournament opener. New leader Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 31 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, recording his 58th career triple-double. Meanwhile, newly acquired Klay Thompson found his sharpshooting rhythm, draining 7 three-pointers to contribute 25 points. He is now just 55 three-pointers away from Ray Allen for third place on the all-time list. - **Why It Matters**: With Giannis wreaking havoc in the paint and Thompson raining down threes from the outside, the Heat's new inside-out duo showcased devastating offensive firepower in their In-Season Tournament debut. - **Source**: [SFGATE](https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/giannis-antetokounmpo-triple-double-heat-pacers-10-30-2026.php) ### 5. Scottie Barnes Explodes for 41 Points but Fouls Out! Raptors Coach Fumes Over Unacceptable Free Throw Discrepancy - **What Happened**: The Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-114 at home. Although Raptors star Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 41 points, he unfortunately fouled out and was awarded only 3 free throw attempts all game. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic was visibly emotional after the game, pointing out that the Magic received 29 free throws compared to the Raptors' 15, calling the officiating standard completely unreasonable. - **Why It Matters**: Barnes put on a career performance only to fall short due to foul trouble and a massive free-throw discrepancy. It is no wonder the usually mild-mannered coach lost his temper at the post-game press conference to stand up for his player. - **Source**: [Sportsnet](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/scottie-barnes-career-high-41-points-raptors-fall-to-magic/) ## Conclusion What amazed me most today was definitely the inspiring story of the Golden State Valkyries winning the championship in just their second year. This wave of women's empowerment is truly taking the sports world by storm! The NBA In-Season Tournament will continue to bring us more exciting matchups, so make sure you don't miss out. That's all for this issue of "AI Sports Daily." See you next time, bye! --- ## About this article and its author Originally published on [Mark Ku's Tech Notes](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/sports-weekly/sports-weekly-2026-11-01) License: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — when reusing or quoting, credit the author and link back to the original ### About the author **[Mark Ku](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/author/mark-ku)** — Software engineer - 10+ years as a software engineer - Built North-American e-commerce and AI SaaS subscription billing ### Free tools built by the author All of these are free to use: - [Free PDF Sign Tool](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/tools/pdf-sign): Online PDF sign tool — draw, type, or upload a signature, then drag, resize, and download. 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