Golden State Valkyries clinch playoff spot with victory over Dallas Wings
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries secured a playoff bid by defeating the Dallas Wings 78-70 on August 17. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 23 points and seven rebounds, helping the team extend its winning streak to six games. Golden State, now 25-9, has surpassed its previous season's win total and aims for a better postseason performance after last year's narrow playoff exit. The Valkyries showcased strong second-quarter play, going on an 11-0 run to build a significant halftime lead of 44-28. The Dallas Wings, who have struggled recently, saw Paige Bueckers score 21 points in the loss. Next, the Valkyries will host the Minnesota Lynx, while the Wings face Indiana.
- •Valkyries win 78-70, clinching a playoff berth.
- •Gabby Williams scores 23 points for Golden State.
- •Team achieves a six-game winning streak.
- •Next matchup is against Minnesota Lynx.
- •Wings have lost five out of their last six games.
- 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Golden State Valkyries clinch playoff berth: Takeaways from milestone win
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Valkyries are playoff bound again in 2nd year after beating Dallas 78-70 behind Williams' 23 points
"Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Golden State (25-9) has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage after becoming the first expansion franchise to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season of 2025. The Valkyries lost to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx by one point in Game 2 of their first-round matchup.
"With a 78-70 win over the Dallas Wings on Monday, Aug. 17, the Golden State Valkyries clinched a WNBA playoff berth for a second consecutive season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:12 AMGolden State Valkyries clinch playoff berth: Takeaways from milestone win
With a 78-70 win over the Dallas Wings on Monday, Aug. 17, the Golden State Valkyries clinched a WNBA playoff berth for a second consecutive season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:27 AMValkyries are playoff bound again in 2nd year after beating Dallas 78-70 behind Williams' 23 points
Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Golden State (25-9) has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage after becoming the first expansion franchise to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season of 2025. The Valkyries lost to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx by one point in Game 2 of their first-round matchup.
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