Kaitlyn Chen Scores 14 and Valkyries Shut Down the Mystics 62-49 for 5th Straight Victory
- On Monday, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Washington Mystics 62-49, earning their fifth consecutive victory while setting a franchise record for fewest points allowed in a game.
- Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points off the bench in 21 minutes, helping Golden State's reserve players reach 39 points and fueling the offensive attack that led to victory.
- Golden State's defense restricted Washington to 18-of-60 shooting , including 3 of 24 from 3-point range, while outscoring the Mystics 19-7 in the third quarter for a 50-40 lead.
- Kiki Iriafen recorded 12 points and nine rebounds for Washington, while Shakira Austin added 11 points and 11 rebounds; the Mystics played without starter Sonia Citron due to a knee injury.
- Washington hosts Seattle on Sunday, while Golden State travels to Toronto on Wednesday, following a fourth quarter where the Mystics were held to nine points.
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Valkyries shut down Mystics, setting franchise record in win
The Valkyries held the Mystics to 18-of-60 shooting
Kaitlyn Chen scores 14 and Valkyries shut down the Mystics 62-49 for 5th straight victory
Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points off the bench and the Golden State Valkyries shut down the Washington Mystics 62-49 for their fifth straight victory.
Golden State 62, Washington 49
GOLDEN STATE (62)
WNBA – In a very defensive game, Golden State found the key after the break to take the best on the Mystics, thanks in particular to the contribution of its bench (39 points), and to win 62-49 to sign a fifth win in a row! "The team is ahead of the individualities." Natalie Nakase had already praised the collective strength of this Golden State team and her willingness to defend hard after the victory against Atlanta. In Washington last night, t…
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