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Golden State Valkyries defeat Portland Fire 86-69
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Portland Fire 86-69 at the Moda Center on Sunday, marking their fourth consecutive win before the FIBA World Cup break. Tiffany Hayes led the Valkyries with 18 points, while Kayla Thornton contributed 17 points.
The victory brings the Valkyries to a 29-11 record, placing them just two games behind the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx. The Portland Fire fell to a 16-24 record following the loss.
Several Valkyries players, including Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaün, and Cecelia Zandalasini, were absent from the game as they prepared for the upcoming World Cup. The Valkyries are scheduled to host the Fire again on September 18.
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Golden State Valkyries · Kayla Thornton · Moda Center · Portland Fire · Tiffany Hayes
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Portland Fire's record moved to 16-24. mymotherlode.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Portland Fire with a score of 86-69. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kayla Thornton scored 17 points for the Valkyries. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaün, and Cecelia Zandalasini missed the game to prepare for the FIBA World Cup. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tiffany Hayes scored 18 points for the Valkyries. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Valkyries' record moved to 29-11, placing them two games behind the Minnesota Lynx. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com