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Valkyries Rout Aces 95-68 to Snap Four-Game Skid

Golden State earned its first Commissioner’s Cup victory by limiting A’ja Wilson to 17 points through balanced scoring coupled with stifling defense.

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Overview

  • Golden State delivered a 95-68 victory over Las Vegas on June 7 to halt a four-game losing streak.
  • Kayla Thornton recorded a career-high 22 points and 11 rebounds while Veronica Burton and Monique Billings each posted double-doubles.
  • The Valkyries held MVP A’ja Wilson to 17 points on 5-of-13 shooting, marking the Aces’ second 20-point loss of the season.
  • Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon criticized her team’s effort as “soft” following the blowout defeat.
  • Golden State improved to 3-5 overall and will visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday.