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Here is Natalie Nakase after the Valkyries Game 1 loss to the Lynx. She was frustrated with the officiating, noted she wants to do a better job at handling mental part of game, and she's excited to get back to Ballhalla.

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Kayla Thornton is sitting at the end of the Valkyries bench for this game. She typically sits in a suite at Ballhalla.

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Joe Lacob is here in Minneapolis for the first ever Golden State Valkyries playoff game

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Lynx star Napheesa Collier looks calm and collected before taking on the Valkyries. Shes signing autographs and chatting with fans just over 30 minutes before tipoff.

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Mo Billings is using her yoga mantra in today's postseason game, "be right where my feet are, be present." She and the Valkyries will look to steal a game in Minnesota. Pregame on KPIX+ begins at 9:30.

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Kayla Thornton is in the house! I’ve not seen her travel with the team since her injury as she rehabs, nice to see her in the building. Valkyries will certainly benefit from her being here.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Good morning, Valkyries fans! While the game is on ESPN, we have our regular pregame show on KPIX+ beginning at 9:30 am. We will also have postgame to follow!

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Tiffany Hayes is going through practice a day before the Valkyries first-ever playoff game. She’s not played since August 22, but is day-to-day.

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For Valkyries fans who want playoff tickets at SAP Center for Wednesday’s game, here are the time windows for purchasing.

Kaila Charles discusses the loss to the Lynx, how the Valkyries can be better on Sunday, and wanting to steal a game in Minnesota so they can finish the series off at home.

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Here's Natalie Nakase after the Valkyries regular season finale loss to the Lynx. They will now face the best team in the league in Round One as the 8-seed.

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Some light Valkyries news: Kaila Charles told me pregame that Kate Martin and Kaitlyn Chen are the team clowns. She called them "Beavis and Butthead " so I'm thinking they can have the Valks version of a StudBudz podcast.

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The Lynx won the fan giveaway promo

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Here is Veronica Burton after the Valkyries loss to the Seattle Storm. She scored 14 points and had 11 assists.

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Here's Natalie Nakase after a 74-73 loss to the Seattle Storm. Valks led by 8 entering the 4th but couldn't close it out. They play Minnesota on Thursday, a win gives them the 6-seed but a loss hands them the 8-seed and an extended road trip vs the Lynx.

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"I want to shatter hopes tonight." Mo Billings will strong words as the Valkyries are trying to stop the Storm from clinching the playoffs. She also had quite the reaction to the Storm's "best fans in the league" towels.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The Seattle Storm are handing out “Best Fans in the League” towels. Which only applies to the fans that sit behind the baskets, supposedly.

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“You better f***ing win.” Natalie Nakase had a pretty good idea what her late father Gary would’ve told her before last night’s game.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Janelle Salaün brought all the energy as the Valkyries clinched their spot in the postseason. This is easily the craziest interview I have ever conducted.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Natalie Nakase's late father Gary would have given her simple advice before this historic game, "better f***ing win." She credits him with her obsession for the game which he threw her into at such an early age.

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Bro Hugs all around! Jauan Jennings with a nice greeting for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch. #FTTB | #49ers

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The Valkyries have swept the season series against the Fever and their magic number is down to three. Here's my postgame interview with Natalie Nakase.

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Natalie Nakase was asked about the Valkyries “magic number” before this game and her response was, “You guys are gambling. That’s Vegas stuff.” Instead, GSV has adopted a “must win” mentality down the stretch.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

George Kittle, Ricky Pearsall, and Kyle Juszczyk are here at Ballhalla as the Valkyries face the Fever. Caitlin Clark (fellow Iowa player) is not suited up. #49ers | #FTTB

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We had Kaila Charles stop by our set after the Valkyries dominant win. She had a career-high 16 points and lived up to the "killers" mentality as the Valks ended the Mystics playoff hopes.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Natalie Nakase says she's been reflecting on coaching this Valkyries team and how this group allows her to be herself. Says she's grateful to have the players she does.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Trent Williams was pumped to see Trey Lance after the #49ers preseason game. #FTTB | @kpixtv

Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

"Great to see you man." All love between Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, two #49ers QBs who will be tied together forever. #FTTB

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Here is Natalie Nakase talking about Tiffany Hayes after the Valkyries game. Hayes left the game with a left knee injury. Question asked by @mingemi.bsky.social.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Wondering if Tiffany Hayes might lace up some of the shoes we designed for her

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Monique Billings will continue to be day-to-day as she rehabs her right ankle injury.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Tiffany Hayes owns 150 pairs of shoes, I designed 3 pairs of Golden State Valkyries kicks for her and got mixed reviews. Unfortunately, she was most unimpressed with the shoes I'm currently rocking.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Veronica Burton is balling out tonight. 8 players available, Valkyries need her and she's already got 13 points and 6 assists before the half.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Justė Jocytė hyping up the Ballhalla with the GSV drum.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

The Valkyries have plenty of handshakes and Kate Martin is currently administering them to the Starting 5...I asked her to teach me.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Justė Jocytė is in attendance tonight at Ballhalla. The Valkyries first ever draft selection and I chatted about her watching the team, how her nickname is the same as Steph Curry's, and what she wants fans to know about her.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Here's what Jake Moody's game winner and celebration looked like from our KPIX cameras, including a congrats from Maxx Crosby. #49ers | #FTTB

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

"You're a legend." #Raiders DE Maxx Crosby chops it up with #49ers LT Trent Williams after the game. #FTTB

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

18 wins and counting for the Golden State Valkyries.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Domination. The Valkyries are up by 25 and are shooting 52% from three. They're looking to get their 4th straight win.

Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Ceci Zandalasini gives the Valkyries a boost from deep at the end of the 1st!

I spoke with Tiffany Hayes live in Ballhalla who had a great reaction to learning that she passed Sheryl Swoopes on the all-time scoring list.

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Welcome Violet the Raven. Here’s how the Golden State Valkyries unveiled their new mascot.

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Violet the Raven is the Golden State Valkyries official mascot

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The Valkyries have handed out binoculars to fans to see what will hatch out of the egg at halftime

The Valkyries egg is being highly guarded by Ballhalla security

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