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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Four seconds and the season is on the line. This is the craziest ending to this game. Someone has a chance to be the hero.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

What did the Lynx just do....

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Valkyries are going to put the ball in the hands of Janelle Salaun or Ceci Zandalasini to win this game

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The 14-point lead is gone. The Lynx have stormed back and they lead by 1.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

18,543 fans at tonight's Valkyries game. That's a franchise-record for single-game attendance. Insanely impressive considering they are playing at a different home venue.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Massive 5-point swing from Zandalasini and Charles. Lynx cut it to 3 and those two responded to push it back to 8. 5:32 to play.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Lynx begin the 4th with a 9-0 run. This game just got really interesting.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Napheesa Collier is doing herself no favors at the line tonight, 2-5. She has missed in some big momentum spots, too.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

In the last 50 seconds, the Valkyries have been called on three personal fouls and one technical foul. The crowd here is losing their minds at the officiating.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Kaila Charles AND Janelle Salaun both have technical fouls in this game. Yes, this is a different officiating crew than Sunday's game.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Bridget Carleton and Alanna Smith each have three personal fouls

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Minnesota's challenge is unsuccessful and they are out of challenges for the remainder of the game

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Veronica Burton got hit in the face, stayed down for a bit, but got up and looks fine. She brushed it off when Natalie Nakase asked if she was okay.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Minnesota is 2-12 from the floor in the second quarter. Valks are beating them just 8-5 in the 2nd, but this is a dominant defensive performance in the last 7 minutes.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Kayla McBride threw her hands up after the Iliana Rupert three-pointer. Minnesota has no response to the deep ball thus far from Golden State. 6-7

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The Valkyries "family shot" is working really well right now. 5-6 from three in the first quarter. They have a 27-19 lead over the Lynx.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Ceci Zandalasini just pulled off a pass that belongs in a Marvel movie. Looked like it had special effects on it.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Veronica Burton's dad, Steve, is the sports director at @wbztv.bsky.social in Boston. Veronica's reaction is priceless to a special message he shared with her before tonight's game as she accepted her 'Most Improved Player' award.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Natalie Nakase’s 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year trophy is here at SAP Center.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

There it is, the 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year is Natalie Nakase. She’s repeatedly said it’s all about her coaching staff. From late night to early morning texts to turning that into wins, they’ve done it all this year.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Tiffany Hayes is OUT for Game 2. Elimination game just got tougher for the Valkyries.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

On Saturday, I asked Veronica Burton if she doubted she'd get another shot in the WNBA after being waived by the Dallas Wings in 2024. Today, she was named the WNBA's Most Improved Player.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

appreciate you saying that! It's been a lot of fun, but it's not over yet!

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Valkyries lose Game 1, 101-72 Next game is at Ballhalla South (SAP Center) on Wednesday night. Pregame show starts now on KPIX+.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Valkyries now bring in their reserves. Carla Leite, Kaitlyn Chen, and Laeticia Amihere all check in.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Natalie Nakase electing to keep the starters on the floor down the stretch here in the 4th

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

It's now a 28 point game. Valkyries are going to have to win 2 straight to advance but they look completely overmatched in this game.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

This game got out of hand in the third. A 7-point halftime deficit has turned into a 21 point hole for the Valkyries.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

foul call stands. Temi has 5. Not great with 6:11 to play in 3rd

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Natalie Nakase is challenging the foul call on Temi Fagbenle. If she unsuccessful, Fagbenle has 5. Charles and Zandalasini have 3.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

11 free throw attempts for the Lynx compared to 1 for the Valkyries in that second quarter. Lynx outscore them 26-16 and they've taken a 47-40 lead at half.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Lynx went on a 20-6 run to take control of this game, getting to the foul line often

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

"Ball doesn't lie." - Veronica Burton to official after an atrocious And-one call

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

The Valkyries look like a completely different team than they did Thursday. They scored 28 1Q points today, they scored just 22 1H points in their last game.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

The Valkyries "family shot" is going in right now. They are 5-7 from three, Salaun and Burton have each hit two. They lead 28-21 after 1.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Much different start than Thursday night for the Valkyries. They are on an 11-4 run. Veronica Burton has two makes from 3.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Kayla Thornton was throwing out jokes non-stop at team dinner on Saturday night. Natalie Nakase says she’s a bright light and brings a lot of joy to this team.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Natalie Nakase says Tip Hayes told her some “great, powerful words” this morning. The ability for all of her players to speak freely is something she loves about this team.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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 · 14/09/2025

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

Despite practicing today, Tiffany Hayes is OUT for Game 1 versus the Lynx.

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

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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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Well deserved honor for Natalie Nakase to win AP COTY. This is a different award than the WNBA Coach of the Year award. But 4 of the last 5 AP COTY winners went on to win WNBA COTY.

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Three Valkyries were honored by the Associated Press WNBA voting. Veronica Burton - AP Most Improved Player of the Year Natalie Nakase - AP Coach of the Year Janelle Salaun - AP All-Rookie Team

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Matt Lively @mattblively.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

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

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