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Golden State shot 26 of 63 and got 20 points from Salaun as four players scored in double figures.
- On Friday night, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Seattle Storm 91-80 at Climate Pledge Arena in their season opener, overcoming early-season roster turmoil.
- Facing significant roster instability, Golden State had waived fan favorite Kate Martin and lost their starting center to pregnancy just days before the opener.
- Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and Veronica Burton added 16 to lead balanced scoring; the Valkyries finished 15 of 37 from distance.
- Guard Tiffany Hayes left with a left pinky injury in the first quarter and forward Cecilia Zandalasini sustained a jaw injury in the second; neither returned.
- The Valkyries now prepare for their home opener on Sunday against Phoenix while managing roster depth concerns following the injury-plagued season debut in Seattle.
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WNBA guard chips her tooth in painful scene while diving for loose ball
WNBA guard Jade Melbourne was caught up in a painful experience during her game on Friday night during a game between the Seattle Storm and Golden State Valkyries.Valkyries guard Veronica Burton tried to dribble off the screen and around Melbourne. The Storm defender then dove for the loose ball. Burton landed on top of her. Melbourne’s face hit the court and she chipped her tooth in the process.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST …
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Janelle Salaun propels Valkyries to opening win over Storm
Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 20 points, making five 3-pointers, as the Golden State Valkyries earned a 91-80 victory over the host Seattle Storm on the opening night of the WNBA's 30th season on Friday.
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swxlocalsports.comGolden State 91, Seattle 80
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