Valkyries Rally Past Wings Behind Gabby Williams' Fourth-Quarter Surge
Golden State erased a 16-point second-half deficit to beat Dallas 77-73 and advance in the WNBA playoffs.
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The Golden State Valkyries overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Dallas Wings 77-73, securing a spot in the WNBA semifinals, according to ESPN.
Forward Gabby Williams led the comeback, scoring 11 of her game-high 19 points in the fourth quarter as the Valkyries closed the gap and pulled ahead late in the contest.
The result capped a second-half rally that erased what had been a double-digit deficit against the Wings. Golden State tightened its defense in the final period, limiting Dallas' scoring chances as the Valkyries built their decisive run.
Williams' fourth-quarter output proved decisive, accounting for more than half of her own point total and a significant share of her team's scoring in the period. The victory advances Golden State to the next round of the WNBA playoffs.
Further details on the Valkyries' next opponent and schedule were not immediately available.
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