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WNBA expansion teams usually don't get off to good starts, but the Golden State Valkyries are rewriting that narrative.
She led the Valkyries with 15 points in the first half. Backup point guard Kaitlyn Chen gave the Valkyries a boost, scoring seven off the bench. Golden State led by as much as nine in the second quarter and took a 39-34 lead at halftime. The Valkyries will finish their five-game on Sunday when they play the Seattle Storm.
Veronica Burton #22 and Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries high five during the game against the Seattle Storm on June 29, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
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