Valkyries shut homestand with blowout win over Seattle Storm

SAN FRANCISCO — The Valkyries have been taking part in of their third sport in 5 days, however you wouldn’t comprehend it by the best way they dealt with the Seattle Storm. 

Golden State completed its five-game house stand with a blowout 84-57 win over the Storm behind stingy protection and well timed shot making in entrance of a crowd of 18,064 — the group’s tenth consecutive 

Tiffany Hayes had a game-high 21 factors and dished out 4 assists within the win. Veronica Burton had 15 factors.

The Valkyries held the high-powered Storm offense to only 27% taking pictures from the sphere. 

Skylar Diggins led Seattle with 18 factors and totaled six assists. 

Golden State has gained each matchups towards Seattle this 12 months. 

Valkyries main scorer Kayla Thornton left the sport with what appeared like a head harm early within the third quarter and didn’t return.

Very like the final time these two groups performed two weeks in the past, the Valkyries acquired off to a robust begin. 

Golden State shot 52.9% from the sphere within the first quarter to take a 23-14 lead. 

Seattle made headway within the second interval, reducing the result in as little as 5, however the Valkyries completed the half robust due to 11 factors from Hayes. Golden State held Seattle to 9-of-34 taking pictures from the sphere and 4-of-18 from the 3-point line. 

At halftime, the Valkyries led 34-27. 

Golden State blew the sport open within the third quarter, regardless of Thornton leaving the sport 38 seconds into the second half. 

Hayes and Burton led the Valkyries’ offense with Thornton within the locker room as they took benefit of a a lot slower Storm backcourt. The duo mixed for 17 factors within the interval because the Valkyries outscored Seattle 31-17 to take a 21-point lead into the fourth quarter. 

Golden State opened the fourth quarter with a 10-4 run, and with a raucous Chase Middle crowd by their facet, closed the e-book on Seattle early. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase cleared her bench with 4:49 left and a 25-point lead. 

The Valkyries will play the Lynx of their subsequent sport on Saturday in Minnesota. Golden State may have simply two house video games in July. 

Leite replace

Valkyries rookie Carla Leite missed her fourth straight sport with a again harm. 

The French level guard was a shocking wholesome scratch within the Valkyries’ blowout win over the Connecticut Solar final Sunday and hasn’t performed since Golden State’s win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on June 19. 

“We’re taking it day-to-day. She informed me she feels loads higher,” Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase stated. “When gamers are often out, I need to hear about their development and what they do to care for their our bodies. She informed me she’s proper on monitor.”

Kaitlyn Chen has taken over backup level guard duties in Leite’s absence. Chen is averaging 5 factors throughout 18 minutes per sport. 

Fágbénlé makes return

Temi Fágbénlé is the primary EuroBasket departure to make her return again to the Valkyries. 

The 6-foot-4 heart performed 20 minutes, scored 4 factors and grabbed 4 rebounds. 

She began 10 video games for the Valkyries earlier than she left for EuroBasket. Fágbénlé averaged 12 factors and seven.3 rebounds throughout three video games for Nice Britain. 

Fágbénlé arrived again within the Bay Space on Wednesday and stated she has been coping with jetlag since her return. 

“The distinction is like 9 hours, so it’ll be a couple of days however I really feel good,” Fágbénlé stated. 

Vanloo wins EuroBasket title

Valkyries level guard Julie Vanloo will likely be returning to the Valkyries with a championship ring. 

The second-year level guard helped Belgium win its second consecutive EuroBasket championship Sunday in a 67-65 win over Spain. Belgium recovered from a 12-point second half deficit and Vanloo scored 4 factors off the bench. Vanloo was named to the all-tournament second group.