On Friday, the Golden State Valkyries secured a 91-80 victory over the Seattle Storm, opening their season with a stellar performance from Janelle Salaun. Gabby Williams, Golden State's marquee offseason addition, had a strong performance in her return to Seattle, with seven points, six rebounds, and four assists. Golden State had a strong showing from their bench, with Kayla Thornton adding 13 points and Kaitlyn Chen scoring all her 14 points in the second half.
Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, Veronica Burton had 16 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91-80 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
Golden State led 49-41 at halftime and 69-53 after three quarters. Gabby Williams, Golden State's marquee offseason addition, had seven points, six rebounds and four assists in her return to Seattle where she played from 2022-25. Seven different Valkyries made a 3-pointer and the team finished 15 of 37 from distance. Seattle is expected to be without starter Ezi Magbegor for six to eight weeks due to a right foot injury.
Golden State had two players leave with injuries in the first half and neither returned. Golden State opens its home schedule on Sunday against Phoenix. Seattle travels to play Connecticut on Sunday
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