Valkyries lead Wings 41–28 at halftime

Golden State Valkyries took a 41–28 lead over the Dallas Wings after two quarters in the game played on September 27, 2026. The Wings edged the first quarter 21–20, before the Valkyries dominated the second 20–8, widening the gap ahead of the second half.

As Bleacher Report notes, Cecilia Zandalasini converted a free throw at the 4:03 mark of the second quarter and followed it with a layup assisted by Kiah Stokes, after a foul called on Kitija Laksa. Shortly after, at 4:09, the coaches rotated their lineups: the Valkyries sent in Cecilia Zandalasini, Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes, Veronica Burton and Kaila Charles, while the Wings answered with Kitija Laksa, Maddy Siegrist, Odyssey Sims, Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale.

The Valkyries looked sharper on offense in the second half of the opening half, with greater efficiency on plays near the basket and better-built combinations, which showed in the second-quarter scoreline. Dallas tried to respond but struggled to find the offensive rhythm to close the gap.

The game continued in real time, with lineup changes and efforts to retake control on both ends of the floor; Bleacher Report provided further updates and statistics.