Golden State Valkyries Rally in Second Half to Defeat Dallas Wings 86-76
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 26 – Golden State Valkyries scored 56 second-half points, led by Tiffany Hayes' 17, to overcome Dallas Wings missing All-Star Kayla Thornton due to knee surgery.
- On Friday night at Chase Center, the Valkyries rallied with 56 second-half points to defeat the Wings 86-76.
- Trailing by 12 early in the second half, Golden State erupted for 33 third-quarter points to seize control.
- In the closing minutes, Tiffany Hayes and Veronica Burton sealed the win with clutch free throws, and Temi Fagbenle’s and-1 layup extended the lead down the stretch.
- Without Kayla Thornton in the starting lineup, Golden State captured its first win and improved to 11-12 on the season.
- Next month the Valkyries will play five games in seven days before returning to Chase Center on August 6, 2025, to face the Las Vegas Aces.
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