"Minnesota's dynamic guard duo, who are also viral online streamers, combined for 38 points as the league-best Lynx snapped the Valkyries' five-game winning streak with a 78-72 victory at Chase Center on Saturday night. Hiedeman had 24 points off the bench and Williams scored 14 points to lead the Lynx to their 33rd win of the season. Janelle Salaün, Kaila Charles and Iliana Rupert each had 15 points in the win."
"The Valkyries got back to within striking distance in the final period. A pick-and-pop 3-pointer from Iliana Rupert cut the Lynx lead to three with 1:18 left. Minnesota responded with a pair of made free throws from Hiedeman, but Veronica Burton trimmed the Lynx advantage to two on and-1 layup on the ensuing possession. Collier closed the door on the very next play when she hit a mid-range jumper to put the game away for good."
Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman combined for 38 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Valkyries 78-72, ending Golden State's five-game winning streak. Hiedeman scored 24 points off the bench and Williams added 14, securing the Lynx's 33rd win. Janelle Salaün, Kaila Charles and Iliana Rupert each scored 15 points for the Valkyries. Napheesa Collier finished with 20 points and five rebounds. Golden State led 36-31 at halftime and entered the third quarter ahead, but Williams and Hiedeman combined for 16 of Minnesota's 30 third-quarter points. A late 3 from Rupert cut the lead to three, but Collier's mid-range jumper clinched the game. The Valkyries will finish 14-8 at home.
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