[Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Get the No.1 Seed?

[Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Get the No.1 Seed?

August 19, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the upcoming game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota for playoff seeding.

Wednesday night's showdown with Minnesota, the first of two over the final 10 games, will have a significant impact on the standings. The Athletic's Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita, broadcast host of the Valkyries for KPIX, break down the stakes the top two teams facing off. A win would put Golden State in good shape to get the No. 1 seed. Whatever happens, the surging Tiffany Hayes is expected to be critical.

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Host: Zena Keita

Guest: Marcus Thompson

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Organizations: The Athletic

Places: Minnesota, Golden State

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