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Collier scores 24 points as No. 1 seed Lynx beat Valkyries 75-74 to advance in WNBA playoffs

Napheesa Collier made a go-ahead 18-footer with 1:24 left on the way to 24 points, and the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golde...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

What happened to Temi Fagbenle? Valkyries suffer crushing blow moments before do-or-die Game 2 against Lynx Golden State Valkyries star Temi Fagbenle was ruled out of the team’s do-or-die Game 2 against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Late scratch Wednesday Fagbenle won't play in Wednesday's Game 2 against Minnesota due to right knee soreness, Nathan Canilao of Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Fagbenle was surprisingly left out of the starting lineup for Game 2, and it's now known she's dealing with knee issues. Iliana Rupert drew the start in her place, while Laeticia Amihere and Monique Billings could see more minutes off the bench. If Golden State can force a Game 3, Fagbenle's next chance to play would come Friday in Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench in Game 2 Fagbenle isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 against Minnesota.

Impact Fagbenle's streak of 29 straight starts comes to an end in Wednesday's Game 2. It'll be her second appearance with the second unit this season. She played 20 minutes in Game 1, posting 12 points, three rebounds and three assists. Iliana Rupert will replace Fagbenle in the starting five.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Napheesa Collier's 20 points lead Minnesota Lynx to dominant 101-72 win over Golden State Valkyries

Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of t...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Fills stat sheet Tuesday Fagbenle registered 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 74-73 loss to the Storm.

Impact Fagbenle is ending the season on a strong note and has scored in double digits in two of her previous four games. That hasn't exactly been a trend for the five-year veteran, though, as these have been her lone two double-digit scoring outings since the All-Star break. Fagbenle will aim to finish the regular season on a solid note when the Valkyries take on the Lynx on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler's go-ahead jumper gives Storm a 74-73 win over Valkyries to secure last WNBA playoff spot

Erica Wheeler scored 17 points, including a go-ahead shot with 18.5 seconds left, and the Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries 74-73 to secure the final WNBA playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Paces Golden State in win Fagbenle posted 16 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 66-58 win over the Liberty.

Impact Fagbenle logged a season-best mark in minutes en route to tying her season high in points. She also led Golden State in scoring and was the only Valkyries player with more than 11. Additionally, the 32-year-old forward tied the game high in steals, marking her first outing since Aug. 3 with multiple swipes.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fagbenle has 16 points and Golden State Valkyries beat Liberty 66-58, move closer to playoff berth

Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 66-58 for their fourth straight win to close in on becoming the first expansion team to earn...

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Struggles from field in road win Fagbenle ended Friday's 90-59 victory over Chicago with three points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 21 minutes.

Impact The Valkyries did a good job shooting, hitting 48.2 percent from the field, but it was no thanks to Fagbenle. She did salvage the stat line with the rebounds and block. The 32-year-old veteran has eight or fewer points in seven consecutive games since her last double-digit scoring performance on July 31.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly invisible in road victory Fagbenle amassed two points (1-2 FG) and one assist across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 victory over Washington.

Impact Fagbenle was barely engaged on the offensive end, doing very little in the counting stats, while turning it over twice. She was the only starter with a negative rating in the plus/minus rating. Fagbenle is averaging 4.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists in six games in August.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mabrey leads Connecticut against Golden State after 22-point game

Connecticut visits the Golden State Valkyries after Marina Mabrey scored 22 points in the Sun's 94-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Golden State hosts Los Angeles after Hamby's 21-point game

Los Angeles visits the Golden State Valkyries after Dearica Hamby scored 21 points in the Sparks' 102-91 victory over the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Scoreless in Sunday's start Fagbenle ended with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 18 minutes during Sunday's 101-77 loss to the Aces.

Impact Fagbenle has cooled off in the scoring department, going for seven or fewer points in four of the past five games, averaging just 5.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists across the stretch.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Has another tough shooting game Fagbenle finished Friday's 73-66 win over the Sky with four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes.

Impact Fagbenle has scored 10 or fewer points in four consecutive games, although she has managed at least four rebounds in six straight outings. She is averaging just 5.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists across the past seven appearances.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kate Martin and Veronica Burton help the Valkyries hold off the Mystics 68-67

Kate Martin scored 14 points, Veronica Burton had 10 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 68-67

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Fares poorly in win Fagbenle accumulated four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 77-75 victory over Atlanta.

Impact Fagbenle continues to trend in the wrong direction for Golden State. Over her last five games, she's averaging 6.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 24.0 minutes per game. She's shooting the ball well, but her usage has been pretty low in the frontcourt.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 21 minutes in loss Fagbenle ended Sunday's 95-64 loss to the Sun with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes.

Impact The Valkyries were blown out of this contest, resulting in a reduced workload for Fagbenle. Golden State has two wins out of their last eight games, and rotation tweaks could be on the way to stop the bleeding.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in win Fagbenle finished with 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 86-76 victory over Dallas.

Impact Fagbenle delivered a solid stat line in an efficient outing Friday. Additionally, the 32-year-old has now recorded both a block and a steal in back-to-back games. Over her last five outings, Fagbenle has averaged 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 21.6 minutes per game.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Valkyries rally in second half to defeat Dallas Wings 86-76

Tiffany Hayes scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16, and Golden State scored 56 points in the second half to rally past Dallas 86-76

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Ogunbowale leads Dallas against Golden State after 20-point game

Dallas plays the Golden State Valkyries after Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points in the Wings' 87-63 victory against the Seattle Storm

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Continues to struggle Fagbenle closed with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 67-58 loss to the Storm.

Impact Fagbenle has had a tough go in recent outings. Over her last five games, four of which were losses, she produced averages of 5.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals in 21.6 minutes per contest.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 11 minutes Fagbenle notched zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes during Monday's 78-77 loss to the Mercury.

Impact With Monique Billings finding success off the bench, Golden State rode with the hot hand Monday. Fagbenle has been a very sporadic fantasy producer this campaign and is struggling to find consistency in Golden State's volatile rotation.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 13 points in defeat Fagbenle finished with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Saturday's 104-102 loss to the Aces.

Impact Fagbenle finished as Golden State's third-leading scorer and was one of six Valkyries players to reach double figures. It marked her first double-digit scoring effort since returning from an extended absence due to a EuroBasket commitment. Over her last five appearances, the 32-year-old forward has averaged 6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 23.4 minutes per game.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson Scores Game-High 34 Points for Aces in 104-102 Win Over Valkyries

A'ja Wilson scored 34 points, Jackie Young added 30 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday, 104-102.

JULY 13 • FOX SPORTS