Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WNBA match.
The Golden State Valkyries and the Las Vegas Aces are set to face off in the fourth and final game of their regular-season series. Just a few days ago, the two teams clashed in Las Vegas, where the hosts cruised to a 101:77 win, taking a 2:1 lead in the series. Now, the Golden State Valkyries will be aiming to respond.
Golden State Valkyries
The squad has been severely impacted by a string of injuries. Already struggling for scoring efficiency, they have now lost their key offensive contributors. Kayla Thornton and Tiffany Hayes remain unavailable, and together they had been accounting for 26 points per game. The Golden State Valkyries have shifted their emphasis to defence, but without a reliable fallback plan, that alone may not be enough.
Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces have shown they can comfortably break down the Golden State Valkyries' defence. With a star-studded lineup, this comes as little surprise. A'ja Wilson posted a double-double in the last meeting with 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd added a combined 47 points. The Las Vegas Aces shot 46.1% from the field and delivered defensively with 10 steals and 3 blocks.
Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction
The Las Vegas Aces have taken the last two meetings, scoring over 100 points in both (101 and 104). With the standings tightly contested, this is a crucial fixture for the Las Vegas Aces. With the Golden State Valkyries short-handed, it's hard to see them putting up much of a fight.
