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In what’s shaping up to be a test of grit and growing pains, the Golden State Valkyries will take the floor at San Francisco’s Chase Center this afternoon with one clear goal — to stop the bleeding. On a four-game skid and still finding their feet in their inaugural WNBA campaign, the Valkyries are tasked with taking down the battle-tested Las Vegas Aces. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM PT and the game will be broadcast live on ABC7.
The Wobble Before the Walk
Golden State’s expansion journey has been anything but soft. With just two wins in their first seven games, the Valkyries have shown flashes of cohesion but remain plagued by inconsistency on both ends of the court. Their most recent outing — an 86-77 loss to the Phoenix Mercury — once again exposed defensive gaps and late-game execution woes that have haunted them all season.
Still, there’s been no shortage of fight. With every possession, this team is growing in real time, and head coach Latricia Trammell has leaned into the adversity, urging her roster to learn quickly and compete harder.
The Aces Keep Rolling, but Not at Full Strength
The Las Vegas Aces arrive in San Francisco at 4-2, already looking like contenders again in the Western Conference. Last year’s champions — boasting a 27-13 record from the 2024 season — continue to assert themselves with their high-octane offense, averaging 86.4 points per game and leading the league in paint production and fast-break efficiency.
But they won’t be at full throttle today. Las Vegas will be without forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (personal reasons) and reserve center Megan Gustafson (leg). Though not starters, both bring valuable size and rebounding, two areas where the Valkyries could look to exploit gaps, especially in second-chance situations.
Pressure on the Hosts, Spotlight on the Stars
There’s no sugarcoating the pressure. Golden State stands at 1-3 in the conference and 2-5 overall — not quite panic stations, but certainly a crucial early-season juncture. Playing in front of a supportive Bay Area crowd at the Chase Center, the Valkyries have a chance to reset their trajectory and gain a statement win against a marquee opponent.
For the Aces, it’s about maintaining rhythm, especially with a depleted bench. With their core intact, they remain the favourites on paper. But the WNBA has seen enough upsets this year to know that paper doesn’t win games — execution does.
Looking Ahead
The Valkyries may still be learning how to close games, but each matchup brings them closer to an identity. A win today won’t just break the losing streak — it could spark belief. For Las Vegas, it’s about weathering absences and staying the course.
One team fights for stability, the other for supremacy. The stage is set at Chase Center. The only thing left is the tip.
Credit: ABC7
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