The Valkyries held a lead but ultimately lost to the Mercury 86-77, marking their fourth consecutive defeat. Despite a promising start, they struggled in the fourth quarter, failing to make any field goals and committing turnovers. Coach Natalie Nakase criticized the team's composure and energy, particularly in critical moments. Veronica Burton highlighted the importance of learning from missed opportunities, while rookie Lexi Held's strong performance for Phoenix turned the tide in their favor, showcasing both individual talent and the team’s late-game resilience.
Missed free throws. Missed layups. Missed opportunities, Burton said in a televised postgame interview.
Yeah, just be composed. We kind of lost our composure, said Nakase.
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