Janelle Salaun's 20 Points, 5 3-Pointers Lead the Valkyries Past the Storm 91-80 in Season Opener
Golden State shot 26 of 63 and got 20 points from Salaun as four players scored in double figures.
- On Friday night, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Seattle Storm 91-80 at Climate Pledge Arena in their season opener, overcoming early-season roster turmoil.
- Facing significant roster instability, Golden State had waived fan favorite Kate Martin and lost their starting center to pregnancy just days before the opener.
- Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and Veronica Burton added 16 to lead balanced scoring; the Valkyries finished 15 of 37 from distance.
- Guard Tiffany Hayes left with a left pinky injury in the first quarter and forward Cecilia Zandalasini sustained a jaw injury in the second; neither returned.
- The Valkyries now prepare for their home opener on Sunday against Phoenix while managing roster depth concerns following the injury-plagued season debut in Seattle.
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Janelle Salaun propels Valkyries to opening win over Storm
Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 20 points, making five 3-pointers, as the Golden State Valkyries earned a 91-80 victory over the host Seattle Storm on the opening night of the WNBA's 30th season on Friday.
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Janelle Salaun's 20 points, 5 3-pointers lead the Valkyries past the Storm 91-80 in season opener
Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, Veronica Burton had 16 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91-80 in the season opener for both teams.
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