Golden State Valkyries claimed a 96–79 WNBA victory over Toronto Tempo at Chase Center on Sunday, with Janelle Salaün’s match-high 24 points providing the decisive scoring touch. The Valkyries turned a one-point halftime deficit into a controlled second-half result, making 14 three-pointers to take the points.
Toronto began brightly and carried a 20–25 first-quarter deficit into the second period, where it found greater rhythm to edge ahead 43–44 at the interval. Nyara Sabally was central to the Tempo effort, finishing with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Julie Allemand added 11 points and six assists to keep the visitors organised.
Golden State’s response after the break settled the fixture. The Valkyries won the third quarter 23–18 to regain the lead, then pulled away with a 29–18 final period. Their spacing and ball movement consistently created clean perimeter looks, with 26 assists underpinning 14 made three-pointers at a 48.3% rate.
Key performers
Salaün supplied the headline contribution with 24 points, leading a balanced Valkyries performance. Kiah Stokes controlled important possessions around the basket with 11 rebounds, while Veronica Burton’s six assists helped Golden State maintain its tempo and find the open player.
For Toronto, Sabally combined production on the scoreboard with a team-leading eight rebounds. The Tempo actually held a 34–26 advantage on the glass, but Golden State’s superior three-point efficiency and 16-of-18 free-throw shooting proved more influential across the four quarters.
NerdSports Stat: Golden State’s 14 made three-pointers produced 42 points—25 more than its 17-point winning margin.
The result moves Golden State to 20–9 overall and 12–4 at home, strengthening its position among the WNBA’s leading sides. Toronto falls to 10–19 and 4–8 on the road. The next fixtures for both teams were not included in the supplied match data, but the Valkyries will look to carry this second-half execution forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
This was a basketball fixture, so no goals or goal minutes were recorded; Janelle Salaün led all scorers with 24 points.
Golden State Valkyries 96 – 79 Toronto Tempo.
Golden State improved to 20–9 overall and 12–4 at home, while Toronto dropped to 10–19 overall and 4–8 on the road.
Janelle Salaün was the standout performer with 24 points.
