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Salaun Sparks Valkyries' 96-79 Win Over Tempo

Golden State relied on reserve scoring and a late defensive push to beat an injury-hit Toronto and deepen questions about the visitors' depth.

Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün, who scored 24 points, shoots a 3-pointer over Toronto’s Kia Nurse in the first half Sunday at Chase Center. 
The Valkyries’ Kaila Charles goes up for a shot while being guarded by Kia Nurse of the Toronto Tempo in the first half at Chase Center on Sunday. 

Overview

  • The Valkyries beat the Tempo 96-79 on Sunday night at Chase Center, overcoming a second-quarter lapse with a strong second-half finish to claim the victory.
  • Reserve Janelle Salaun led Golden State with 24 points off the bench, making nine of 15 shots and four 3-pointers and sparking an 11-point third-quarter run that flipped the game.
  • Veronica Burton added 17 points and six assists while Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes each scored 15 to provide steady scoring behind Salaun.
  • Toronto played without All-Star Marina Mabrey because of a neck injury and entered the game on a multi-game slide, a losing-streak length described inconsistently by outlets but clearly reflecting the team's thin roster and short bench.
  • The win gave Golden State its 20th victory of the season, kept momentum from its deep bench intact, and sets a quick rematch between the teams at Chase Center on Tuesday with the venue using a one-off blue Chase Freedom court.