The Golden State Valkyries secured a hard-fought 89-81 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, displaying tenacity and teamwork through challenging moments. Coach Natalie Nakase praised the team's defensive solidarity, despite a shaky second half. The Valkyries struggled offensively in the final minutes of regulation, but key defensive stops allowed them to contain the Sparks' star players. Rookie Janelle Salaun rebounded from previous games to score 21 points efficiently, proving her adaptability in the demanding WNBA environment. The game emphasized the team’s growth and togetherness, as they overcame adversity to secure the win.
When the lights got the brightest, the Valkyries didn't blink. Despite nearly unraveling at various points in the second half, Golden State found a way to deliver in the clutch as the Valkyries defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 89-81 in overtime.
I thought we played very soft defensively, but we knew what level we had to get to. We could tell in both the third and fourth quarter, they had each other's back.
I think we improved a lot. This was a testament for us. I'm proud of our team. We stuck together. We could have folded.
I think it's harder when you get to this league. I think you don't realize how physical and how hard it is to play every game.
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