# Golden State Valkyries Are FOR REAL! Defense Sends Them to the Top of the WNBA

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Podcast: [Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425)
Published: 2026-08-18T18:55:38+00:00
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## Resource

The Golden State Valkyries are officially a playoff team for the second straight season — and their defense is making them one of the most dangerous teams in the WNBA. Golden State defeated the Dallas Wings 78–70 behind 23 points from Gabby Williams and a dominant second quarter that put the game away. Plus, we preview three big matchups: Dream vs. Aces, Liberty vs. Sky and Fever vs. Tempo, including the key players and storylines to watch. And we break down the latest WNBA Power Rankings, with Minnesota, Golden State, Indiana, Las Vegas and New York rounding out the top five. In this episode: 🏀 Golden State clinches another playoff berth 🔥 Gabby Williams leads the Valkyries 🛡️ Why Golden State's defense is driving its success ⭐ Dream vs. Aces preview 🗽 Liberty vs. Sky preview 💨 Fever vs. Tempo preview 📊 Latest WNBA Power Rankings

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