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Golden State Valkyries

04-26 08:30

78 - 76

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H2H

Team

Total

Golden State Valkyries

Seattle Storm

Golden State Valkyries

Seattle Storm

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO56%

73%TO

Foul

Ended78 - 76

10:00

Malonga vs. Stokes (Burton gets the ball)

0-0

9:44

Burton stepped back and hit a three-point jumper

3-0

9:27

Johnson missed a jumper

3-0

9:22

Burton defensive rebounds

3-0

9:11

Thornton missed a three-point shot

3-0

9:06

Malonga defensive rebound

3-0

8:57

Malonga hit a step-back jumper

3-2

8:34

Thornton missed a three-point shot

3-2

8:30

Martin offensive rebound

3-2

8:24

Stokes missed a three-point shot

3-2

8:21

Johnson defensive rebound

3-2

8:12

Martin fouled on a shot

3-2

8:12

Brown made two free throws, the first of which was hit

3-3

8:12

Brown missed his second free throw

3-3

8:09

Martin defensive rebounds

3-3

8:02

Melbourne committed a personal foul

3-3

7:59

Hayes committed an offensive foul

3-3

7:59

Hayes made an offensive foul error

3-3

7:45

Melburn drifted and hit a shot

3-5

7:35

Hayes received an assist from Burton and hit a three-point shot

6-5

7:24

Thornton fouled on a shot

6-5

7:24

Malonga made two free throws, the first of which was hit

6-6

7:24

Malonga hit his second free throw

6-7

7:02

Thornton hit a two-point jumper

8-7

6:53

Dawson missed a three-point shot

8-7

6:48

Martin defensive rebounds

8-7

6:39

Burton stepped back and hit a three-point jumper

11-7

6:22

Johnson missed a layup

11-7

6:19

Johnson offensive rebound

11-7

6:13

Melbourne missed a layup

11-7

6:10

Martin defensive rebounds

11-7

5:54

Dawson fouled on a shot

11-7

5:54

Martin made two free throws, the first of which was a free throw

12-7

5:54

The Storm made a substitution, and Cook came on to replace Dawson

12-7

5:54

The Storm made a substitution, and Holmes came on to replace Brown

12-7

5:54

Martin missed his second free throw

12-7

5:52

Johnson defensive rebound

12-7

5:39

Cook received an assist from Malonga and hit a jumper

12-9

5:22

Thornton missed a three-point shot

12-9

5:22

The Storm got a defensive rebound

12-9

5:05

Malonga missed a three-point shot

12-9

5:02

Martin defensive rebounds

12-9

4:57

Burton committed an offensive foul

12-9

4:57

Burton made an offensive foul turnover

12-9

4:57

Official suspension

12-9

4:57

Jackson came on to replace Martin

12-9

4:57

The storm made a substitution, and Van Sloten came on to replace Malonga

12-9

4:46

Cook missed a pull-up jumper

12-9

4:43

Stokes defensive rebound

12-9

4:27

Thornton missed a two-point jumper

12-9

4:24

Johnson defensive rebound

12-9

4:18

Melburn received an assist from Cook and hit a three-pointer

12-12

4:09

Melbourne committed a personal foul

12-12

4:09

Amy Hare came on to replace Stokes

12-12

4:09

The Storm made a substitution, and Brown came on to replace Johnson

12-12

4:09

Caitlin came on to replace Hayes

12-12

3:58

Burton stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing

12-12

3:48

Melbourne scored on a breakthrough layup

12-14

3:24

Burton missed a three-point shot

12-14

3:24

The Valkyries got an offensive rebound

12-14

3:24

Holmes committed a personal foul

12-14

3:15

Caitlin received an assist from Burton and hit a drift shot

14-14

3:05

Melburn made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Burton

14-14

2:59

Thornton received an assist from Burton and scored on a breakthrough layup

16-14

2:41

Cook missed a layup

16-14

2:38

Jackson defensive rebound

16-14

2:25

Caitlin missed a breakthrough layup

16-14

2:21

Holmes defensive rebounds

16-14

2:16

Melburn made a mistake in the pass and the ball was stolen by Jackson

16-14

2:14

Melbourne committed a personal foul

16-14

2:14

Burton made two free throws, the first of which was a free throw

17-14

2:14

The Storm made a substitution, and Dawson came on to replace Melburn

17-14

2:14

The Storm made a substitution, and Meyer came on to replace Holmes

17-14

2:14

Burton hit the second free throw

18-14

1:58

Suarez came on to replace Thornton

18-14

1:58

Martin came on to replace Burton

18-14

1:52

Meyer missed a three-point shot

18-14

1:47

Amihere's defensive rebounds

18-14

1:41

Suarez missed a three-point shot

18-14

1:38

Amihere offensive rebound

18-14

1:38

Cook fouled on a shot

18-14

1:38

Amihre made two free throws, the first of which missed

18-14

1:38

The Valkyries got an offensive rebound

18-14

1:38

Amihere's second free throw hit

19-14

1:23

Cook made two dribble errors

19-14

1:01

Amy Herre missed a three-point shot

19-14

58.1

Van Sloten defensive rebounds

19-14

40.5

Brown missed a layup

19-14

39.3

Brown offensive rebounds

19-14

38.7

Brown hit a two-point shot

19-16

19.0

Amihre broke through and scored on a layup

21-16

5.3

Amihré committed a personal foul

21-16

0.7

Cook received an assist from Mel and hit a two-point shot

21-18

0.0

(00:00) [Storm referee initiates video replay (replay to determine correct penalty]

21-18

0.0

The first quarter ends

21-18

Match Info

Golden State Valkyries 78 – 76 Seattle Storm | WNBA | April 26, 2026

The Golden State Valkyries opened their first-ever WNBA season with a dramatic 78-76 victory over the Seattle Storm in a tense, defensive battle at Chase Center. The expansion franchise, playing its maiden regular-season game, showcased grit beyond its years to hold off a veteran-laden Storm side in front of a packed and electric Bay Area crowd.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams struggled for offensive rhythm, but the Valkyries established an early defensive identity. Golden State built a 10-point lead in the third quarter, only for Seattle to storm back with a 15-2 run bridging the third and fourth periods. The final minutes were a nail-biter: with the score tied at 76 and under 30 seconds remaining, Valkyries guard Aliyah Boston (22 points, 11 rebounds) drove baseline and kicked to Kelsey Plum for a go-ahead three-pointer that proved to be the game-winner. Seattle had a final look for Jewell Loyd, but her contested step-back jumper rimmed out at the buzzer.

Key Moments

First quarter: Golden State held Seattle to just 14 points, forcing four turnovers in the first 10 minutes.
Mid-game surge: The Storm’s Ezi Magbegor (14 points, 9 boards) dominated the paint in the third, cutting the deficit from 10 to 2 entering the fourth.
Final minute: After Plum’s go-ahead triple, the Valkyries defense swarmed Loyd on the final possession, forcing a heavily contested miss.

Tactical Story

The Valkyries leaned on a switching defensive scheme that bothered Seattle’s pick-and-roll actions all night. Coach Natalie Nakase’s game plan forced the Storm into uncharacteristic isolation plays, resulting in 17 turnovers. Offensively, Golden State balanced its attack through movement and patience: they recorded 22 assists on 31 made field goals. Seattle, by contrast, depended heavily on Loyd (26 points) and Sue Bird (16 points, 7 assists), but received minimal bench production (just 8 points).

Standout Players

Kelsey Plum (GSV): 19 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds — her clutch three capped a stellar all-around performance.
Aliyah Boston (GSV): 22 points, 11 boards, 2 blocks — the rookie showed poise beyond her years in the season opener.
Jewell Loyd (SEA): 26 points on 9-of-22 shooting — efficient but ultimately left without enough support.

Season Impact

The win sends a strong message around the league: the Valkyries are no pushover. At 1-0, Golden State currently sits atop the WNBA standings, while Seattle falls to 0-1 early in what promises to be a competitive Western Conference race. For the expansion franchise, this opener could be the springboard to a surprising playoff push.