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Valkyries Snap Four-Game Slump With First Commissioner’s Cup Win Over Aces

Golden State’s balanced attack, led by three players with double-doubles, restricted Las Vegas to 24 percent from three-point range despite missing Tiffany Hayes.

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Overview

  • Kayla Thornton led the Valkyries with 22 points and 11 rebounds in a standout performance.
  • Veronica Burton posted 14 points, a career-high 12 assists and seven rebounds for her first career double-double.
  • Monique Billings chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench for her first double-double of the season.
  • The Aces, hampered by the absences of Megan Gustafson and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, shot just 6-for-25 from three-point range.
  • Golden State improved to 3-5 overall, earned its first Commissioner’s Cup victory and will face the Sparks on the road Monday.