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Valkyries blow out Wings in playoff opener
Original: Golden State Valkyries look ready to contend after Game 1 blowout of Wings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7639182/2026
The Golden State Valkyries opened their WNBA playoff series with a decisive Game 1 victory over the Dallas Wings, and analysts say the expansion side now looks like a genuine championship contender. Coverage highlights the team's depth and defense, with attention turning to whether they can sustain the form through the rest of the series.
Why now: A recently expanded franchise's dominant playoff win challenges expectations about how quickly it could contend.
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- Golden State Valkyries look ready to contend after Game 1 blowout of Wings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7639182/2026/09/28/golden-state-valkyries-game-1-wings-contenders/ # Sports # WNBA # Basketball · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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