"We understand that, but we've been approaching it every game since the time we played the L.A. Sparks (Aug. 9) and we made it a thing. In order to make the playoffs, it's a must win mentality. We don't think of it potentially being our last, we just think it's a must win. And then we got to do our job. Minnesota did their job at home and we got to take care of doing our job here at home. It's a must win."
"Here are three keys for the Valkyries going into Game 2: Stopping guard penetration While Napheesa Collier is the driving force of Minnesota's offense, it's been the guard duo of Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, also known as the viral steaming pair called the StudBudz, that have given Golden State's vaunted defense problems. Williams, the steady floor general, has a knack for finding a way to get into the paint to score or dish to shooters."
The Golden State Valkyries trail the Minnesota Lynx 1-0 in the first-round series and face a win-or-go-home Game 2 at SAP Center. The expansion team has lost five straight to Minnesota and suffered a 29-point defeat in Game 1. Golden State stayed in San Jose and held practice at SAP Center ahead of a sold-out home crowd. Coach Natalie Nakase emphasized a must-win mentality and urged the team to focus on doing their job at home. Key strategic emphasis is stopping guard penetration, as Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman have challenged Golden State's defense while Napheesa Collier anchors Minnesota's offense.
Read at www.mercurynews.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]