Valkyries dominate Wings 104-80 in playoff opener at Chase Center
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:11 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries opened their playoff campaign with a commanding 104-80 victory over the Dallas Wings at Chase Center on September 27, 2026. After being swept in the postseason the previous year, the Valkyries showcased their growth, particularly in a decisive 37-11 second quarter. Coach Natalie Nakase emphasized the importance of home-court advantage and planned to leverage it further in the best-of-three series. Players like Cecilia Zandalasini and Tiffany Hayes made significant contributions, scoring 22 and 21 points respectively. With this victory, the Valkyries aim to build momentum for Game 2 of the series.
- •Valkyries score highest points in franchise history
- •Zandalasini leads team with 22 points
- •Valkyries shot 18 of 36 from 3-point range
- •Team bounced back after last season's playoff sweep
- •Game 2 will be critical for series progression
- 6:11 AMYahoo Sports — Valkyries turned hard lessons into ‘dream come true,' igniting Chase Center in Game 1 blowout
"A year after getting swept out of the postseason, the Golden State Valkyries tapped into the violet, vibrating energy of Chase Center and dominated Dallas in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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