"Golden State was in control for most of the game, but fell apart late as the expansion team's hot shooting cooled down in the fourth quarter in a 74-73 loss on the road. Janelle Salaun led Golden State 22 points. Veronica Burton had 14 points and 11 assists in the loss. Kaila Charles added 12 points. Former Stanford star Nneka Ogwumike led Seattle with 18 points."
"But as the Valkyries started to pull away again, the Storm had another run in them, opening the fourth quarter with a 10-0 run. After trading baskets in the final minutes, Golden State momentarily took a one-point lead after Iliana Rupert hit a left-wing 3-pointer with 37.4 seconds on the clock. On the next possession, Storm guard Erica Wheeler hit a pull-up jumper to put Seattle up one."
Golden State lost 74-73 to Seattle after leading most of the game but collapsing late as Seattle's hot shooting cooled in the fourth. Janelle Salaun scored 22 points, Veronica Burton posted 14 points and 11 assists, and Kaila Charles added 12. Nneka Ogwumike led Seattle with 18 points. The Storm opened the fourth with a 10-0 run that erased Golden State's lead; Iliana Rupert briefly put the Valkyries ahead with a 3 with 37.4 seconds left before Erica Wheeler's pull-up jumper gave Seattle the final lead. Golden State shot under 40% but forced nine turnovers that became eight points. The Valkyries finish the regular season at Minnesota and open the first round on Sunday.
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