After five days of rest, the Valkyries returned to Chase Center and defeated the Washington Mystics 99-62 before a sellout crowd of 18,064. The Valkyries built a 29-point halftime lead and led by as much as 37 in the second half to secure their 20th win. Janelle Salaun led Golden State with 20 points and six rebounds while Veronica Burton scored 15 points—all in the first half—along with five rebounds and five assists. Rookie Carla Leite returned from an ankle injury to score 19 points and record six assists off the bench. Kaila Charles added 16 points and Laeticia Amihere contributed 11.
SAN FRANCISCO After five days of rest, the Valkyries looked refreshed and replenished in their return to Chase Center. Despite not having starters Cecilia Zandalasini and Tiffany Hayes, the Valkyries crushed the visiting Washington Mystics 99-62 in front of their 18th sellout crowd of 18,064. The expansion team didn't mess around as it built a 29-point lead by halftime behind a monster first half from Veronica Burton and a stingy defensive showing.
Rookie point guard Carla Leite returned after missing Sunday's game against the Dallas Wings with a right ankle injury and scored 19 points and dished out six assists off the bench. We knew this game was very important, Leite said. We know how to play this team because we played them three times before. We executed the game plan and we shot the ball well.
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