Valkyries lead Portland 86-65 with play in progress

Hayes has a game-high 18 points and six rebounds.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

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Firing on all cylinders. The Valkyries are heading into the 4th quarter with 4 players in double-digits 🙂‍↔️ https://t. Via @valkyries on X

What happened: Kayla Thornton has 17 points, two rebounds and two assists. Kaitlyn Chen has added 15 points, one rebound and one assist.

Why it matters: The 21-point margin gives Golden State substantial room for the remaining minutes. Portland needs a 22-point swing to move ahead.

By the numbers: Hayes, Thornton and Chen have combined for 50 points, accounting for 58.1% of Golden State's total.

What to watch: Watch whether Golden State maintains its margin through the final buzzer.

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