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Wednesday night’s two-game WNBA slate featured a historic bench showcase in Montville and a steady, physical home performance in Seattle as teams round out the final week of the regular season.
| Matchup | Winner | Final Score | Venue | Key Takeaway |
| GSV @ CT | Golden State Valkyries | 89–64 | Mohegan Sun Arena | Valkyries record 25-point blowout; zero players over 20 MIN |
| TOR @ SEA | Seattle Storm | 90–78 | Climate Pledge Arena | Storm control interior to pull away late in double-digit win |
Golden State Valkyries 89, Connecticut Sun 64
Golden State put on an offensive clinic at Mohegan Sun Arena, seizing total control from the opening tip. Head coach Natalie Nakase utilized her depth heavily, keeping every starter rested—not a single Valkyries player logged more than 20 minutes of play. Janelle Salaun led the way with 16 points, Kaila Charles added 14, and Veronica Burton had 12.
The Valkyries set a new franchise mark for single-game bench production, generating continuous transition opportunities and holding Connecticut to just 64 points.
Connecticut suffered from cold perimeter shooting and interior turnover troubles, dropping their home finale as they transition toward offseason retooling.
Seattle Storm 90, Toronto Tempo 78
Playing before a packed crowd at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle used a decisive third-quarter surge to pull away from Toronto for a 12-point victory. Flau’jae Johnson paced the Storm with 20 points, while Dominniwue Molanga added 18 points and 7 rebounds, and Jade Melbourne finished with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The Storm dominated the glass and second-chance points, frustrating Toronto’s transition offense every time the expansion club attempted a second-half run. Marina Mabrey sat out with an injury, and in her absence, Kiki Rice scored 24 points, and Isabelle Harrison had 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Late-Season Implications
Golden State’s blowout victory strengthens their hold on top-two playoff seeding alongside Minnesota, ensuring momentum and fresh legs heading into the first round. Meanwhile, Seattle uses the home victory to build positive rhythm heading into the final games of their campaign.
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