Chicago SkyvsGolden State Valkyries
CHI 71/GS 91
Things to say
Golden State Valkyries beat the Chicago Sky 91-71 at Chase Center.
01
opener
Valkyries took care of business, 91-71. Never really felt close after the first half. Chicago just couldn't buy a bucket.
02
key player
Tiffany Hayes was everywhere for Golden State. 22 points, 6 boards, 5 dimes. She ate them up all night.
03
hot take
The Valkyries are a legit problem. 24-9 as an expansion team is nuts, nobody wants to see them in the playoffs.
04
deep cut
Cardoso still got her 20 and 6 in the paint, but Chicago wasted it. Natasha Cloud dropping 9 assists in a 20-point loss tells you nobody was hitting shots.
05
exit
Anyway, Sky are basically cooked at 12-22. Curious if Golden State can keep this pace down the stretch.
The recap
Golden State handled business at home, running the Sky out of Chase Center 91-71. Tiffany Hayes did a little bit of everything with 22 points, 6 boards, and 5 dimes, stuffing the stat sheet and setting the tone.
Chicago never got it going, and even a 20-piece from Kamilla Cardoso down low couldn't keep it close. The Valkyries climb to 24-9 while the Sky take another L and drop to 12-22.