Home / Sports / WNBA playoffs: Wings face Valkyries in Game 1
WNBA playoffs: Wings face Valkyries in Game 1
28 Sep
Summary
- Dallas Wings are the No. 7 seed, Golden State Valkyries are the No. 2 seed.
- Several key players are out due to injuries for both teams.
- The Wings and Valkyries begin their playoff series Sunday night.
The Dallas Wings, entering as the No. 7 seed, are on the road to face the No. 2 seeded Golden State Valkyries for Game 1 of their WNBA playoff series this Sunday night. The Wings concluded their regular season with a 27-17 record, securing their playoff spot with a recent road win against the Seattle Storm.
Key players for the Wings, including Alanna Smith and Costanza Verona, have been ruled out due to injury and personal reasons, respectively. Azzi Fudd is out for the season after knee surgery. However, Alysha Clark is expected to return after recovering from a facial injury.
The Golden State Valkyries finished their regular season at 32-12 and are a strong contender in the playoffs. They will be without Iliana Rupert for the remainder of the season due to pregnancy. The highly anticipated Game 1 is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on USA Network from the Chase Center.
