According to game reports, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Toronto Tempo 96-79 on Sunday to snap a two-game losing skid. Janelle Salaun led all scorers with 24 points, helping the franchise overcome a second-half deficit despite Toronto playing without injured All-Star Marina Mabrey and recent acquisition Aneesah Morrow.
Golden State Valkyries Rebound Against Toronto Tempo
The Golden State Valkyries returned to the win column on Sunday, defeating the Toronto Tempo 96-79. According to team reports, the victory halts a two-game losing streak that had interrupted a franchise-record nine-game win streak right before the All-Star break. The Valkyries had dropped games to Washington before the break and Phoenix immediately afterward.
Facing a shorthanded Toronto squad, Golden State shook off a sluggish midgame slump to dominate down the stretch. A late third-quarter surge pushed the Valkyries ahead 67-61 entering the final period, allowing the team to cruise through a comfortable final five minutes.
Did you know? Gabby Williams made history as Golden State’s first-ever All-Star starter in the franchise’s two-year existence, returning to the lineup on Sunday after missing the Phoenix matchup for “reconditioning.”
Roster Adjustments and Key Player Performances
Janelle Salaun paced all scorers with 24 points for Golden State, while teammate Veronica Burton added 17 points. Returning All-Star starter Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes each contributed 15 points to seal the win.
For Toronto, Nyara Sabally led the offensive effort with 19 points. Kiki Rice followed with 16 points, and Laura Juskaite chipped in 15 points. However, the Tempo severely missed All-Star Marina Mabrey, who sat out due to a neck injury. Toronto was also missing recent trade acquisition Aneesah Morrow, who remained sidelined due to return-to-play conditioning guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Valkyries vs. Tempo game?
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Toronto Tempo 96-79.
Who led the scoring for Golden State?
Janelle Salaun led all scorers with 24 points for the Valkyries.
Why did Toronto play without Marina Mabrey and Aneesah Morrow?
Marina Mabrey missed the matchup due to a neck injury, while Aneesah Morrow was held out for return-to-play conditioning following a recent trade.
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