Dallas shot over 40% for the fourth straight game and made double-digit threes, but had a tough time at the charity stripe.

Golden State outscored Dallas 76-55 over the final three quarters on Friday after Valkyries All-Star guard Kayla Thornton was ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a right knee injury in practice that required surgery. Hayes led the way for Golden State with 17 points in the win, and Salaun added 16 in Thornton’s absence.

The Dallas Wings (7-17) look to continue their positive momentum as they travel out west to take on the Golden State Valkyries (10-12) on Friday.

Paige Bueckers and the Wings led by as many as 12 in the second half but ultimately lost their fifth in six games.

The Dallas Wings will enter their upcoming home contest against the expansion Golden State Valkyries without several important contributors, as confirmed in a r

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She missed a few games, including the highly anticipated All-Star Weekend, and fans have been anxiously waiting for any word on her return. Well, the wait might finally be over. According to a new report from ESPN, Clark’s comeback is officially on the horizon and there’s a date to circle on the calendar.