Valkyries clinch second straight playoff berth with win over Wings

Golden State is the first WNBA expansion team to do so.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

Playoff poetry in the Bay 📝 In 2025, the @valkyries clinched their historic first playoff berth at home against Dallas Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Golden State Valkyries secured a WNBA playoff berth for the second consecutive year by defeating the Dallas Wings. With the victory, Golden State becomes the first expansion franchise in league history to reach the postseason in each of its first two seasons.

Why it matters: The milestone cements the Valkyries' rapid rise as a Western Conference power following their inaugural 2025 campaign. Golden State continues to build momentum ahead of the playoffs, adding to a dominant regular season that has featured a prolific offensive attack.

By the numbers: The Valkyries are currently 25-10 on the season and riding a six-game winning streak. Golden State is averaging 83.3 points per contest while holding opponents to 77.1.

What to watch: Golden State will spend the remainder of the regular season jockeying for optimal playoff seeding as it prepares for the postseason.

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@WNBA 2026-08-19T16:19:10.986489+00:00

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