But in a crucial defensive possession, the Valkyries got discombobulated and fouled Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas at the rim with one second left. Thomas went on to hit one of two free throws to give the Mercury a 78-77 win.

The Valkyries lost a to the Mercury after a controversial ending and after the game head coach Natalie Nakase had one word on her mind.

The Aces edged out the Valkyries in a thrilling 104-102 victory, sealing the win in the final moments of a tightly contested game.

Down four with 15 seconds left, the Valkyries miraculously tied the game on two fadeaway baskets by French rookie Janelle Salaün. Needing just one more stop, the Valkyries were heading toward an extra period of basketball to decide, what was up to that point, one of the best games of the WNBA season.

No WNBA expansion team has ever made the playoffs. Only one has had a winning season. The Valkyries could do both.

WNBA expansion teams usually don't get off to good starts, but the Golden State Valkyries are rewriting that narrative.

Las Vegas Aces star center A'ja Wilson came back triumphantly. The reigning MVP returned from a wrist injury in the Aces victory over the Golden State Valkyrie

The Golden State Valkyries have been a revelation, and reclamation project Laeticia Amihere is right in the middle of their success.