The Valkyries shot 30.3% from the field in the first half and trailed by as much as 11. Janelle Salaün and Tiffany Hayes combined to score 16 points to keep the Valkyries within striking distance as the Wings took a 36-30 lead at halftime.

Tiffany Hayes scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16, and Golden State scored 56 points in the second half to rally past Dallas 86-76

The Dallas Wings (7-18) let a winnable game get away from them on Friday, dropping an 86-76 decision to the Golden State Valkyries (11-12) at Chase Center. The Valkyries made their decisive third-quarter run hold up by fending off a sluggish Wings offense down the stretch in the fourth,

Three important takeaways from the Golden State Valkyries' big victory against the Dallas Wings on Friday night.

Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, who was in the midst of a career year, has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a right knee injury

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton underwent season-ending surgery on her right knee, the team announced Friday.