Golden State Valkyries' Tiffany Hayes leaves Game 6 after scary collision
Tiffany Hayes collided with an Atlanta Dream player and a Golden State teammate late in the fourth quarter of Game 6 and did not return.
In Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes exited the match without returning after a concerning collision in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Dream. With just five minutes left in the game, Hayes tried to control a loose ball and crashed into Dream forward Rhyne Howard and Golden State guard Veronica Burton.
Hayes remained on the court for nearly a minute before walking off without assistance. She was noted holding her left hip during Golden State's post-game huddle and stayed on the bench for the remainder of the contest. The collision, described as "scary" by observers, involved Rhyne Howard and Tiffany Hayes jostling for possession of a loose ball.
Hayes played for 28 minutes, contributing 15 points before her unexpected exit. Despite her efforts, the Valkyries fell short, losing 80-69 to the Dream and facing a crucial Game 7 on Saturday, Oct. 31, in San Francisco.
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