The Golden State Valkyries are pushing hard for a playoff spot. With a lot going on inside the team, the Valkyries are in a spot of bother. Following the injury to their star player, Kayla Thornton, the team suffered a major blow. However, with some spirited performances coming in, the team has somewhat managed to get back to winning ways. And Veronica Burton and Kate Martin were two names who made sure that Valkyries did not slip.
Facing off against the Washington Mystics, it was an uphill battle for the Valkyries. Apart from Thornton, they also missed the likes of Monique Billings and Cecilia Zandalasini. But just when the chips were down, it was Burton and Martin who ensured that the Valkyries went through.
Kate Martin And Veronica Burton Lead The Way For Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries have been going through quite a lean patch at the moment. Aiming for the championship at the beginning of the season, things fell off swiftly for the team. However, as the team showed impeccable resilience, they are closing in on the eighth play-off spot. Having 13 wins and 13 losses, the Valkyries will be looking to extend their winning run further.
And it was exactly for this reason that the win against the Mystics was pivotal. Kate Martin and Veronica Burton made merry as the game became tight in the second half. Martin dropped 14 points, five rebounds, and had three successful three-point attempts.
This duo delivered.
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Complimenting her aptly was Veronica Burton. She chipped in with 10 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Such a performance propelled the Valkyries as they won the game with a score of 68-67. And while Martin and Burton were the stars, they were glad to get some significant help from Iliana Rupert.
Iliana Rupert Makes Her Presence Felt With Emphatic Performance
Iliana Rupert just had four games with the Valkyries. With the team plagued by injuries, coach Natalie Nakase put her faith in Rupert. And getting her first start for the Golden State, Rupert did not let the opportunity slip away.
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She played for 33 minutes and chipped in with 11 points. And not only that. Rupert also led the team with seven rebounds while stealing a couple of times. Surely, this made the work of Kate Martin and Veronica Burton much easier. Thus, with things looking a lot rosier for the Valkyries, fans cannot wait to see how things pan out from here on.