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Valkyries Host Wings in Monday Game That Could Shift Playoff Seeding

The result matters for late‑season positioning because Golden State leads the season series and Dallas sits near the bottom of the playoff cut with injuries limiting its rotation.

Overview

  • The Golden State Valkyries enter Monday on a five‑game win streak and have already beaten Dallas twice this season, outscoring the Wings heavily from three and off the bench.
  • The Dallas Wings travel to San Francisco at 20-15 trying to climb from the eighth seed with Washington a half‑game ahead in the standings.
  • Dallas listed Azzi Fudd and Aziaha James out for the game while Jessica Shepard was upgraded to probable, leaving the Wings short on depth late in the season.
  • Paige Bueckers is expected to shoulder more of the offensive load after limited fourth‑quarter usage in recent losses and with Dallas missing key scorers.
  • A Wings win would likely move Dallas up a seed and ease pressure before a six‑game homestand, while a Golden State victory would cement the Valkyries’ control of the season series and reinforce their title contention case.