Valkyries clinch playoff berth for 2nd straight year, beating Wings 78--70

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, left, blocks a shot by Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard (32) and center Kiah Stokes (41) defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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