The Golden State Valkyries capitalized on a challenging situation when star player Kayla Thornton left the game due to injury in the third quarter. Despite her absence, the Valkyries gave an outstanding performance, decisively outscoring the Seattle Storm 50-30 in the second half to achieve an 84-57 victory. Coach Natalie Nakase praised the team for their collective effort and adaptation, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and strategy against Seattle's tough defense, showcasing resilience even without their leading scorer Thornton on the court.
As Thornton walked with trainers back to the locker room, Golden State held a nine-point lead. Seattle had the perfect opportunity to start their comeback with the Valkyries' best player out of the game.
Without Thornton in the lineup, the Valkyries outscored the Storm 50-30 in the second half and came away with a dominant 84-57 win over the Storm at home.
The Valkyries not only held their own against the Storm's lengthy defense, they dominated it. Point guards Tiffany Hayes and Veronica Burton attacked the...
Her leadership, her energy, her rebounding, her defense, Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said after the game. We all knew it was going to be a collective effort.
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