Golden State Valkyries Rally Second Half Defeat Dallas Wings 86-76

The Golden State Valkyries rallied from a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 86-76 at Chase Center, fueled by a 56-point second half and a decisive 33-point third quarter. Tiffany Hayes led Golden State with 17 points, while Janelle Salaun contributed 16, and Temi Fagbenle added 11 points and eight rebounds, including a critical offensive rebound and three-point play late in the game. Dallas opened strong with a 21-10 first quarter lead, powered by Paige Bueckers and Aziaha James, but struggled offensively in the second half, allowing the Valkyries to seize control. Despite tying the game at 71 in the fourth quarter, Dallas could not maintain momentum against Golden State's late-game free-throw shooting and defensive stops. The Wings also faced adversity with All-Star forward Kayla Thornton undergoing knee surgery and missing the remainder of the season. The game highlighted the Valkyries’ resilience and strategic adjustments to overcome the Wings’ early dominance.