Shorthanded Valkyries power through fatigue, down Chicago Sky on road
Briefly

The Valkyries, playing their second game of a back-to-back and fourth in six days, won against the Chicago Sky 73-66 with only nine players. Veronica Burton led the team, scoring 18 points and dishing out seven assists. Rookie Janelle Salaün added 16 points and nine rebounds. The team faced challenges, missing key players due to injuries. Despite Chicago's strong shooting in the first half, the Valkyries managed to tie the game at halftime. In the fourth quarter, a vital 9-0 run helped seal the victory.
Veronica Burton led the Valkyries with 18 points and seven assists while recording a plus-minus rating of +19, contributing significantly to their victory.
Despite being shorthanded, the Valkyries managed to pull off a 73-66 road win against the Chicago Sky, improving their record to 14-13.
The Valkyries overcame a balanced scoring attack from the Sky in the second half, utilizing a critical 9-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
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