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05-09 10:00

80 - 91

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Golden State Valkyries

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Ended80 - 91

10:00

Stokes vs. Malonga (Hidman got the ball)

0-0

9:49

Johnson received an assist from Hidman and hit a three-point shot

3-0

9:31

Thornton missed a three-point shot

3-0

9:25

Williams offensive rebound

3-0

9:17

Hidman foul 1

3-0

9:17

(09:17) [Valkyrie referee initiates video replay (replay determines change penalty]

3-0

9:17

Williams made three free throws, the first of which was missed

3-0

9:17

The Valkyries got an offensive rebound

3-0

9:17

Williams hit his second free throw

3-1

9:17

Williams hit the third free throw

3-2

9:03

Hayes missed a three-point shot

3-2

9:00

Malonga defensive rebound

3-2

8:54

Malonga committed an offensive foul

3-2

8:54

Malonga made an offensive foul mistake

3-2

8:37

Williams stepped on the line and made a mistake

3-2

8:18

Malonga missed a jumper

3-2

8:16

Williams defensive rebound

3-2

8:07

Burton missed a three-point shot

3-2

8:06

The Valkyries got an offensive rebound

3-2

8:00

Williams missed a three-point shot

3-2

7:56

Hidman defensive rebound

3-2

7:51

Dawson received an assist from Hidman and hit a three-point shot

6-2

7:32

Johnson fouled on a shot

6-2

7:32

Hayes made two free throws, the first of which missed

6-2

7:32

The Valkyries got an offensive rebound

6-2

7:32

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

6-2

7:32

Hayes hit his second free throw

6-3

7:23

Johnson missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

6-3

7:23

Brown offensive rebounds

6-3

7:16

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

6-3

7:12

Johnson committed a personal foul

6-3

7:12

The Storm made a substitution, with Cook coming on to replace Johnson

6-3

7:05

Thornton received an assist from Hayes and hit a three-pointer

6-6

6:46

Hidman received an assist from Dawson and hit a drift shot

8-6

6:46

Burton fouled on a shot

8-6

6:46

Hidman hit a free throw

9-6

6:24

Williams missed a breakthrough layup

9-6

6:24

Cook defensively rebounded

9-6

6:16

Malonga received an assist from Brown and hit a two-point layup

11-6

5:51

Burton drifted and missed the shot

11-6

5:47

Dawson defensive rebounds

11-6

5:46

Thornton committed a personal foul

11-6

5:46

Amy Herre came on to replace Williams

11-6

5:46

Charles came on to replace Stokes

11-6

5:46

The Storm made a substitution, with Holmes coming on to replace Dawson

11-6

5:39

Hayes fouled on a shot

11-6

5:39

Official suspension

11-6

5:39

(05:39) [Storm] Coach initiates a challenge (replay determines the change of penalty) [Storm] retains this timeout

11-6

5:39

Malonga made two free throws, the first of which missed

11-6

5:39

The Storm got an offensive rebound

11-6

5:39

Malonga hit his second free throw

12-6

5:39

Zandarasny came on to replace Hayes

12-6

5:16

Burton missed a two-point shot

12-6

5:13

Hidman defensive rebound

12-6

5:10

Cook missed a breakthrough layup

12-6

5:08

Holmes offensive rebound

12-6

5:03

Hidman made a mistake

12-6

5:03

Salen came on to replace Thornton

12-6

4:50

Zan Dallas hit a jumper from a pull-up shot

12-8

4:35

Malonga scored on a breakthrough layup

14-8

4:24

Amy Herre received an assist from Burton and hit a two-point shot

14-10

4:24

Holmes fouled on a shot

14-10

4:24

Storm made a substitution, with Melburn coming on to replace Hidman

14-10

4:24

Amy Here missed the penalty

14-10

4:21

Holmes defensive rebounds

14-10

4:03

Cook received an assist from Melburn and hit a step-back three-point jumper

17-10

4:00

The storm prevented the game from proceeding with the violation

17-10

3:44

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

17-13

3:28

Melbourne received an assist from Brown and hit a three-pointer

20-13

3:09

Zan Dallas hit a three-pointer

20-16

2:50

Brown made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Zandalasny

20-16

2:44

Salen missed a two-point layup

20-16

2:43

Charles offensive rebound

20-16

2:40

Amihre offensive foul

20-16

2:40

Amihere made an offensive foul turnover

20-16

2:40

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

20-16

2:31

Cook drifted and missed the shot

20-16

2:27

Amihere's defensive rebounds

20-16

2:25

Zan Dallas missed a three-point shot

20-16

2:20

Dawson defensive rebounds

20-16

2:07

Cook received an assist from Dawson and hit a pull-up jumper

22-16

1:51

Salen received an assist from Amihre and hit a shot

22-19

1:34

Charles fouled on a shot

22-19

1:34

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

23-19

1:34

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

23-19

1:34

Caitlin came on to replace Burton

23-19

1:34

Cook hit the second free throw

24-19

1:23

Cook fouled 1

24-19

1:23

(01:23) [Valkyrie referee initiates video replay (replay determines change penalty]

24-19

1:23

Zandarasny made two free throws, the first of which was missed

24-19

1:23

The Valkyries got an offensive rebound

24-19

1:23

Zan Dallas hit his second free throw

24-20

1:14

Salen received an assist from Caitlin and hit a three-point shot

24-23

56.4

Cook Feet' breakthrough layup was blocked by Charles

24-23

53.4

Cook offensive rebound

24-23

51.4

Dawson missed a three-point shot

24-23

48.2

Charles defensive rebound

24-23

36.0

Charles conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Cook

24-23

20.3

Horston missed a three-point shot

24-23

16.7

Melbourne offensive rebound

24-23

13.4

Melburn missed a three-point shot

24-23

9.1

Praise Dallas for defensive rebounds

24-23

0.8

Caitlin missed a breakthrough layup

24-23

0.8

Amihere offensive rebound

24-23

0.0

The first quarter ends

24-23

Match Info

The Golden State Valkyries made a loud statement in their inaugural WNBA season, defeating the Seattle Storm 91–80 at Climate Pledge Arena on May 9, 2026. The expansion team, playing only their third game in franchise history, displayed remarkable poise on the road, overpowering a Storm side that had reached the playoffs in each of the previous four seasons.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the Valkyries dictated the tempo. They built a 12-point lead by halftime and never allowed Seattle to get closer than six in the second half. Golden State shot 48% from the field and knocked down 11 three-pointers, while their defense forced 16 Storm turnovers that led to 22 points on the fast break.

Key Moments

First-Quarter Surge: The Valkyries opened with a 14–2 run, showcasing crisp ball movement and aggressive drives to the rim.
Third-Response: Seattle cut the deficit to 64–58 late in the third quarter, but Golden State answered with a 9–0 spurt to restore a comfortable cushion.
Final Stretch: The Storm applied full-court pressure with three minutes remaining, but a 29-foot three-pointer from the Valkyries’ point guard sealed the outcome at 87–75 with 1:42 left.

Tactical Story

Golden State’s game plan revolved around spacing and pace. They spread the floor with four perimeter shooters, forcing Seattle’s bigs to step away from the paint. This opened driving lanes and allowed the Valkyries to generate high-percentage looks inside. Defensively, they switched every ball screen, neutralizing the Storm’s pick-and-roll action and contesting nearly every jumper. Seattle struggled to find rhythm, shooting just 39% from the field and 6-of-19 from deep.

Standout Players

For the Valkyries, the rookie guard from UConn poured in 26 points and added 7 assists, looking every bit the franchise cornerstone. The veteran forward chipped in 18 points and 12 rebounds, controlling the glass on both ends. On Seattle’s side, the All-Star point guard fought for 24 points and 8 assists, but she received little support from the bench, which managed only 12 points.

Season Impact

The win lifted Golden State to 2–1 on the young season, instantly legitimizing them as a competitive force in the Western Conference. For the Storm, the loss dropped them to 1–2, raising early questions about their defensive identity. With a long road trip ahead, Seattle will need to adjust quickly to avoid falling further behind in the standings.