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The Briefly Pulse

The Briefly Pulse

Valkyries Can Clinch Playoffs Against Shorthanded Wings

Golden State can clinch playoff spot against shorthanded Dallas Wings, who'll be missing All-Star Jessica Shepard and No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.

The Briefly Pulse Desk August 18, 2026 1 min read 4 views

The update

The Golden State Valkyries (24-9) can clinch a playoff spot Monday night when they host the Dallas Wings (20-15). The Wings have lost four of their last five games and will be without All-Star Jessica Shepard (ankle) and No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd (knee). The Valkyries have won five straight games and are the hottest team in the WNBA.

Why it matters

This matchup could serve as a first-round playoff preview. The Valkyries are currently No. 2 in the overall standings, while the Wings sit at eighth. The teams have split two meetings this season, with Golden State winning both.

What to watch

Will the Valkyries secure their playoff spot? How will the Wings perform without two key players? Can Paige Bueckers lead Dallas to an upset?

Sources

cbssports.com — matchup details and team information
The Big Lead — injury report and team standings

Verified sources