"The Valkyries shot 29 percent from the field; Kayla Thornton, who represented the team at the All-Star game last season, posted a clean zero points on 0-for-11 shooting. The grim offensive output was further underlined by Golden State's hot start, in which they raced out to a 17-5 lead that had Ballhalla rocking."
Golden State arrived expecting a win over the Chicago Sky, viewing Chicago as an unserious team with questionable roster decisions and a history of losing on the margins. The Sky had signed veterans and acquired a top WNBA player, but key talent and draft choices suggested weaknesses, including losing Olivia Miles to the Minnesota Lynx and trading away picks for not taking young players. Golden State’s confidence grew after evaluating depth and ownership competency. The game ended in an agonizing 69-63 defeat. Golden State scored only 63 points, the lowest total through the first week, shot 29% from the field, and Kayla Thornton went 0-for-11 for zero points. Despite a 17-5 early lead, the offense collapsed and the loss felt frustrating and early-winnable.
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