{
  "id": 3669202,
  "title": "Valkyries’ bench sets franchise record with 54 points in 89-64 win over Sun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/valkyries-bench-sets-franchise-record-with-54-points-in-89-64-win",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T04:33:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/08/26/valkyries-bench-sets-franchise-record-with-54-points-in-89-64-win-over-sun"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a decisive 89-64 victory over the Connecticut Sun, the Golden State Valkyries set a franchise record with an impressive 54 points from their bench. Janelle Salaun led the charge with four three-pointers and 15 points, while Veronica Burton contributed 12 points and seven assists. The first half saw Golden State close with a 14-0 run, leading 55-27. However, Connecticut managed to score the last three minutes of the half, ending the quarter with a 9-for-33 shooting performance. Just in the fourth quarter, Kaila Charles scored 14 points for the Valkyries, while Juste Jocyte pushed the lead to 87-52. The Golden State team featured 14 players on the floor, with 11 recording at least two points. Rookie Charlisse Leger-Walker helped Connecticut reach a season-high 17 points, and Nell Angloma contributed 11. Connecticut finished the game 22-of-71 from the field, while the Sun's shooting efficiency was 31%. Seattle defeated Toronto 64-61, with Flau’jae Johnson scoring 20 points and Dominique Malonga adding 18. Rookie Kiki Rice had a career-high 24 points for Toronto, who lost their last 14 games.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Golden State Valkyries set franchise record with 54 points from bench",
    "Janelle Salaun led with 15 points and four three-pointers",
    "Connecticut Sun shot 31% from the field, 22-of-71 attempts"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Valkyries' record-breaking bench performance cements their strong team depth, allowing them to dominate the Sun with a significant lead from the first half onwards.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}