Dallas Wings
29-18
26–19
LIVE
Golden State Valkyries
33-13
Paige Bueckers
20.4 PPG · 4.2 REB · 5.8 AST
Veronica Burton
12.1 PPG · 3.6 REB · 5.7 AST
Game Script
Expect a defensive, grind-it-out battle. Wings (89.8 PPG) meet Valkyries (83.0 PPG), with both defenses stingy.
The game likely turns on paint: Wings score 24.9 two-point makes a game; Valkyries protect the rim with 4.0 blocks. Interior control leans Wings.
Game Snapshot
Dallas Wings
Last 53-2WLWLW
StreakW1
L5 scoring92.8points/game
L5 defense92.8allowed/game
Home18-6Road 11-12
Rest2dsince last game
Series1-45 played
Golden State Valkyries
Last 53-2WLWWL
StreakL1
L5 scoring86.4points/game
L5 defense82.0allowed/game
Home18-5Road 15-8
Rest2dsince last game
Series4-15 played
Team Identity
Dallas Wings
Paint-first offenseBall movementElite offenseDefensive-mindedReboundingRim protection
A paint-first attack and sharp ball movement.
EliteAbove Avg72
Defensive DAbove Avg72
Three-point shootingAverage58
TransitionAverage56
Paint-firstElite89
Ball movementElite89
ReboundingAbove Avg72
Rim protectionAbove Avg67
Golden State Valkyries
Defensive-mindedThree-point shooting
A defensive identity and a three-point attack, though hampered by a slower half-court style.
EliteWell Below22
Defensive DElite100
Three-point shootingAbove Avg83
TransitionWell Below6
Paint-firstWell Below11
Ball movementBelow Avg28
ReboundingAverage61
Rim protectionAverage61
Where the Game Will Be Won
Paint
Wings score 24.9 two-point makes a game; Valkyries protect the rim with 4.0 blocks. Interior control leans Wings.
Edge · WingsWings: 24.9 2PT makesValkyries: 4.0 blocks/gmHigh confidence
Scoring Environment
Wings have averaged 176 combined points a game, Valkyries 159. A higher-scoring environment favors Wings.
Edge · WingsWings: 176 combined pts/gm (56th pct)Valkyries: 159 combined pts/gm (6th pct)High confidence
Rebounding
Wings carry a +1.4 rebound margin, Valkyries +0.6. Second-chance control leans Wings.
Edge · WingsWings: +1.4 margin, 8.4 OREBValkyries: +0.6 margin, 9.0 OREBHigh confidence
Turnovers
Wings average 11.1 turnovers, Valkyries 10.2; steals (6.8 vs 7.8) add pressure. Ball security favors Valkyries.
Edge · ValkyriesWings: 11.1 TO / 6.8 STLValkyries: 10.2 TO / 7.8 STLHigh confidence
Perimeter
Wings shoot 35% from three (8.3/gm); Valkyries allow 33%. The three-point battle tilts toward Wings.
Edge · WingsWings: 8.3 3PM at 35%Valkyries allow 33% on threesHigh confidence
Players Who Shape Tonight
Paige Bueckers
Dallas Wings · G
20.4 PPG · 4.2 REB · 5.8 AST · 33 MIN
As Dallas Wings's superstar, Bueckers sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Jessica Shepard
Dallas Wings · F
13.7 PPG · 10.7 REB · 5.2 AST · 31 MIN
As Dallas Wings's primary creator, Shepard sets the tone for how they attack. Trending down
Veronica Burton
Golden State Valkyries · G
12.1 PPG · 3.6 REB · 5.7 AST · 29 MIN
As Golden State Valkyries's primary creator, Burton sets the tone for how they attack. Holding steady
Gabby Williams
Golden State Valkyries · F
15.0 PPG · 3.3 REB · 2.4 AST · 25 MIN
As Golden State Valkyries's key contributor, Williams sets the tone for how they attack. Trending up
Trending Players
Gabby Williams
Golden State Valkyries
20.6 points over his last 5 (from 14.2).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 20.6p 3.8r 4.0aSeason: 14.2p 24.8 min
Alysha Clark
Dallas Wings
7.2 points over his last 5 (from 2.8).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 7.2p 2.8r 1.0aSeason: 2.8p 11.7 min
Arike Ogunbowale
Dallas Wings
21.4 points over his last 5 (from 15.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 21.4p 3.0r 4.4aSeason: 15.1p 29.8 min
Azzi Fudd
Dallas Wings
9.7 points over his last 5 (from 13.4).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 9.7p 1.3r 1.3aSeason: 13.4p 31.5 min
Janelle Salaun
Golden State Valkyries
7.6 points over his last 5 (from 13.1).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 7.6p 4.6r 1.0aSeason: 13.1p 22.3 min
Jessica Shepard
Dallas Wings
10.2 points over his last 5 (from 14.2).
Double figures (10+ pts)
L5: 10.2p 9.4r 6.4aSeason: 14.2p 31.4 min
Team Trends
Dallas WingsPoints108
Opp points100
3PT%52%
Rebounds29
Golden State ValkyriesPoints100
Opp points108
3PT%44%
Rebounds29
Strongest Player Opportunities
100
Veronica Burton
5+ Assists
Golden State Valkyries
Why it stands out
31.0 minutes per game over the last 5
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
Jessica Shepard
8+ Rebounds
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
32.2 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Paige Bueckers
20+ Points
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
32.4 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Jessica Shepard
5+ Assists
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
32.2 minutes per game over the last 5
No notable risk
100
Awak Kuier
4+ Rebounds
Dallas Wings
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 26.8 minutes
Main risk
Recent production is below the 10-game baseline
100
Kiah Stokes
8+ Rebounds
Golden State Valkyries
Why it stands out
Usable recent role at 24.6 minutes
No notable risk
Based on games before 2026-10-02. Injuries, confirmed starters, rest/travel, and advanced ratings (pace, offensive/defensive rating) are not yet included.