Despite limiting opponents to 30 points or fewer all season, Golden State surrendered a career-high 45 points to Dallas’ veteran guard
Marisa Ingemi
Marisa Ingemi is a national women's sports reporter for The IX. She also covers the Golden State Valkyries for Valkyriesbeat.com, the Los Angeles Sparks for the LA Times, WNBA for Her Hoop Stats and women's sports for USA Today.
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How the Valkyries locked down the Wings in transition
In Game 1, the WNBA’s top transition defense bested the top transition offense
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Valkyries make their case for WNBA postseason awards
The Valkyries boast the league’s second-best record and have awards candidates all over the court
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How the Valkyries are leaning on their veterans ahead of the WNBA playoffs
Tiffany Hayes: “We’re a real contender, so it’s making sure we know that going into (the playoffs)”
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How the Valkyries are approaching their final 4 regular-season games
Kiah Stokes: “The playoffs are just another level of intensity, so I think we have to be ready for the step up”
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How Justė Jocytė is learning to lead
Jocyte: “Especially playing the point guard position, I have to communicate a lot and share a lot of information. I think I’ve grown a lot there”
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How the Valkyries defense locked down the Lynx
Golden State forced 18 turnovers and kept Minnesota uncomfortable in transition
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How taking a risk paid off for Kaila Charles and the Valkyries
Veronica Burton: “I think her selflessness is one of her biggest strengths”
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Tiffany Hayes is thriving in a veteran role with the Valkyries
Hayes is playing fewer minutes, but staying healthy and guiding a young Golden State squad
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Kayla Thornton keeps shining in All-Star season with Valkyries
Natalie Nakase: “Once she sees that first one go in, it is trouble”
