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Valkyries 88, Fever 75: Golden State made eight straight look routine
Indiana cut a 10-point halftime deficit to seven after three quarters. Golden State answered with a 30-point fourth and left Indianapolis carrying an eight-game winning streak.
Lynx 96, Sparks 87: Minnesota turned a one-point lead into a closing statement
Los Angeles led at halftime and stayed within one through three quarters. Minnesota answered with a 28-point fourth and enough late shot-making to turn tension into routine paperwork.
Sky 95, Storm 90: Chicago finally closed the door
Chicago led by 12 at halftime, watched Seattle get within two, then found just enough fourth-quarter order to avoid turning a win into another late-game cautionary tale.
Mystics 79, Tempo 62: Washington took over the second half and kept the keys
Toronto led at halftime. Washington responded by winning the second half 53-30 and turning the home floor into a very quiet meeting room.