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Chicago Sky vs Golden State Valkyries Wrap - Golden State Wins 83-78

Kayla Thornton went off for 29 points and added 6 rebounds leading Golden State over Chicago, 83-78, on Friday at Chase Center.

The Valkyries earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 157.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.

Tiffany Hayes had 13 points for Golden State and Kate Martin chipped in with 11 points. Tiffany Hayes had 4 assists for the Valkyries, while Laeticia Amihere was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Chicago got 20 points from Ariel Atkins in a losing cause and another 17 points from Angel Reese. Ariel Atkins contributed 3 assists for the Sky, while Angel Reese had 18 rebounds.

The Valkyries hit the break winning 39-34 before taking care of business in the second half.

Golden State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-40.

Next game, Golden State takes its act home to face Seattle looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.