Golden State, Dallas set for game 3 matchup

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Dallas Wings (27-17, 13-10 Western Conference) at Golden State Valkyries (32-12, 15-8 Western Conference)

San Francisco; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT

WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1

BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Valkyries host the Dallas Wings in game three of the first round of the WNBA playoffs. The Wings defeated the Valkyries 108-100 in the last matchup. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 45 points, and Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 36 points.

The Valkyries are 15-8 in conference matchups. Golden State ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 31.2 points per game in the paint led by Williams averaging 9.0.

The Wings are 13-10 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is 4-4 in games decided by less than 4 points.

Golden State averages 10.4 made 3-pointers per game, 2.4 more made shots than the 8.0 per game Dallas allows. Dallas averages 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 more makes per game than Golden State gives up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Janelle Salaun is averaging 12.7 points for the Valkyries. Williams is averaging 12.7 points over the last 10 games.

Jessica Shepard is averaging 14.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists for the Wings. Paige Bueckers is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Valkyries: 8-2, averaging 84.8 points, 35.4 rebounds, 21.1 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.5 points per game.

Wings: 8-2, averaging 93.7 points, 36.3 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 6.7 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.5 points.

INJURIES: Valkyries: Iliana Rupert: out for season (pregnancy).

Wings: Alanna Smith: out (leg), Azzi Fudd: out for season (knee).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.