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Valkyries’ Defense and Bench Power 91-80 Win Over Wings

Golden State’s victory showcases a defensive identity and deep reserve scoring with Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx next on the schedule.

Overview

  • Golden State beat Dallas 91-80 on Wednesday to run its win streak to four games and improve to 10-5.
  • The Valkyries flipped the game with a 19-0 run and held Dallas to a franchise-low seven points in the second quarter.
  • Gabby Williams led Golden State with 25 points while the reserves combined to outscore Dallas’ bench 43-17 and supply multiple double-digit efforts.
  • Kaitlyn Chen scored 15 off the bench and drew praise from Paige Bueckers, who was held to 15 points as opponents used constant pressure to limit her impact.
  • The win underscores Golden State’s shift to small‑ball after Iliana Rupert was ruled out for the season and sets up a key matchup with Olivia Miles and the Lynx, who bring high scoring and conference implications.