Without their leading scorer and All-Star, the Golden State Valkyries leaned on what has been their calling card all season to secure a crucial win over the Dallas Wings on Friday.

Paige Bueckers continues to reach new milestones in what is already one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history.

It was announced today that Valkyries star Kayla Thornton will be out for the remainder of the season following successful surgery for a knee injury she suffered earlier this week in practice.

The Golden State Valkyries were handed devastating injury news ahead of their rematch with the Dallas Wings.