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WNBA·RECAP·August 2, 2026 09:29 PM ET

Valkyries lead Tempo 44-43 at halftime behind Sabally's 12

Williams has hit two 3-pointers in the first half

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 31 min read
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At the half the @valkyries lead @TempoBasketball 44-43! Gabby Williams: 10 PTS | 2 3PM Nyara Sabally: 12 PTS | 8 REB | Via @WNBA on X

What happened: At the half, Golden State leads Toronto 44-43. Nyara Sabally paces all scorers with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Gabby Williams has 10 points on two made 3-pointers.

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Why it matters: Golden State enters at 19-10 and stood pat at Saturday's trade deadline, while Toronto is 10-19 and riding a five-game losing streak. Williams, a two-time All-Star has kept the Valkyries ahead after Golden State beat Toronto 83-75 in their last meeting on July 8.

By the numbers: Nyara Sabally: 12 PTS, 8 REB, 0 AST. Gabby Williams: 10 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST. Janelle Salaun: 8 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST. Golden State enters averaging 82.1 points and allowing 77.3; Toronto averages 87.9 and allows 94.1.

What to watch: The second half continues on League Pass.

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