Tiffany Hayes scores 14 in first quarter against Portland

Golden State entered play second in the West at 28-11

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Tiffany Hayes is on a heater 🔥 She finishes the 1Q with 14 PTS on 6-7 FGM & 2 3PM! The Valkyries are taking on the Via @NBA on X

What happened: Tiffany Hayes shot 6-for-7 from the floor and made two 3-pointers in the opening period. The game was played at Portland’s Moda Center.

Why it matters: The Valkyries began the day with a one-game cushion for second place in the Western Conference. The Fire entered at 16-23 and had been eliminated from postseason contention.

By the numbers: Hayes shot 85.7% in the quarter. Her two 3-pointers produced six points, with four two-point makes accounting for the other eight.

What to watch: Watch whether Hayes sustains the scoring pace and how the result affects Golden State’s hold on second place.

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