Key facts
- The Golden State Valkyries (7-5) will play the Seattle Storm (3-11) on Friday.
- Golden State is on a three-game road losing streak.
- Seattle has a 0-6 record in Western Conference games.
- Golden State leads the conference in offensive rebounds per game.
- The Valkyries won the previous matchup between the two teams 91-80.
The Golden State Valkyries will aim to end their three-game road losing streak when they visit the Seattle Storm on Friday. Golden State holds a 7-5 overall record and a 4-3 standing in Western Conference play. Seattle, conversely, is 3-11 overall and struggling in conference games with a 0-6 record.
The Valkyries lead the Western Conference in offensive rebounds per game, averaging 9.5, with Laeticia Amihere contributing 1.9 of those. Seattle's offense averages 8.3 made three-pointers per game, slightly less than the 9.1 Golden State allows. Golden State shoots 40.8% from the field, while Seattle's opponents have averaged a 42.1% shooting rate.
In their previous encounter on May 9, the Valkyries defeated the Storm 91-80, with Janelle Salaun scoring 20 points for Golden State. For Seattle, Flau’jae Johnson is averaging 11.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, and Natisha Hiedeman has averaged 15.4 points over the last 10 games. On the Valkyries' side, Gabby Williams is putting up 15.4 points and 1.8 steals per game, while Veronica Burton has averaged 14.7 points in her last 10 contests.
Seattle's recent performance shows a 2-8 record over their last 10 games, averaging 75.4 points while allowing 82.3. Golden State has gone 5-5 in their last 10, averaging 84.5 points and allowing 80.7. The Storm are dealing with injuries to Taina Mair and Ezi Magbegor, while the Valkyries will be without Iliana Rupert for the season due to pregnancy.