The Golden State Valkyries have surprised many by competing for a playoff spot in their inaugural season. Experts expected them to be at the bottom of the standings, yet they are currently just half a game behind the Las Vegas Aces for the final playoff position. With a record of 10-12 and 22 games remaining, the Valkyries hope to make history as the first expansion team to reach the WNBA playoffs. However, after losing three consecutive games before the All-Star break, improvements in their shooting consistency are necessary.
Most experts predicted the Valkyries to finish at the bottom of the league standings, but the expansion team has found itself in the playoff mix.
Should Golden State make the postseason, it would be the first expansion team to make the playoffs in WNBA history.
Golden State has stayed true to Nakase's philosophy, but the Valkyries' 3-point shooting was inconsistent through the first half of the season.
While they made the fourth-most 3-pointers in the league before the break, the Valkyries shot just 30.7% from deep, which was the second-lowest percentage in the league.
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