The Golden State Valkyries are just one win away from securing a spot in the WNBA playoff semifinals, while the Dallas Wings face a do-or-die situation. The best-of-three series’ Game 2 between the No. 2 Valkyries and No. 7 Wings will take place on Wednesday, September 30, at 9 p.m. ET at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.
In the series opener held at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries delivered their most explosive offensive game in franchise history, defeating the Wings 104-80. Standout performances included Cecilia Zandalasini’s 22 points, Tiffany Hayes’ 21 points off the bench, and Gabby Williams’ 20 points, with Golden State matching their record for most three-pointers in a game by sinking 18.
Despite Paige Bueckers’ impressive 21 points on near-perfect 9-of-10 shooting for Dallas, her efforts were undermined by the team’s numerous errors and insufficient scoring support. The Valkyries started strong, leading by only one at the end of the first quarter before erupting for a 28-8 second-quarter run that expanded their lead to 21 points, at one point extending the margin to 36.
Golden State has remained undefeated against the Wings this season with a 4-0 record. If Dallas manages to win Game 2 at home, the series will be pushed to a decisive Game 3 on Friday in San Francisco.
Here’s what fans need to know about the matchup:
- Game 2: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN), at College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
- Game 3 (if needed): Friday, Oct. 2, time TBD (ESPN2)
WNBA fans can catch the second game live on ESPN, with streaming options available through platforms like Disney+.
Fan Take: This showdown between the Valkyries and Wings is a thrilling example of the increasing competitiveness and skill level in the WNBA, which continues to grow fan interest. A tight series like this elevates the league’s excitement and showcases the depth of talent fueling the sport’s rising popularity nationwide.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
