Tiffany Hayes gives Valkyries early bench lift with 5 points

Golden State trails Dallas 26-19 with the series tied 1-1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

The @valkyries burst off the bench is written all over Tip 💨 https://t.co/mqGQgRqcaa Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Hayes supplied an early spark for Golden State with five points, two rebounds and an assist off the bench. Dallas led 26-19 at the update, with Arike Ogunbowale setting the pace at a game-high eight points.

Why it matters: With the series tied 1-1, Golden State's second-unit scoring carries extra weight in a postseason game that decides the final semifinal spot. Hayes was already a major contributor in the Valkyries' Game 1 push, so another early burst matters as this one develops.

By the numbers: Hayes had 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist at the update. Ogunbowale led all scorers with 8 points to go with 2 rebounds and 1 assist, while Jessica Shepard added 4 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.

What to watch: Watch whether Golden State can turn Hayes' bench scoring into a run after the first stretch. Dallas already has the top scorer on the floor, so the next few possessions could test that edge.

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@WNBA 2026-10-03T01:29:18.303483+00:00

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