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Valkyries’ Three-Game Win Streak Snapped by Last-Place Wings

EuroBasket roster gaps left the Valkyries short on the glass, vulnerable to turnovers.

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Overview

  • Golden State fell 80-71 to the Dallas Wings on June 17, ending its three-game winning streak on the road.
  • The Valkyries were outrebounded 40-27 and committed 16 turnovers in their first loss since June 8.
  • Center Monique Billings delivered a season-high 18 points with eight rebounds in her first start, and Kayla Thornton added 17 points.
  • Rookie Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 20 points, four rebounds and four steals to snap the Wings’ seven-game skid.
  • Golden State returns home to face Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on June 19 at the Chase Center.