Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) is guarded by Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1). | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Golden State Valkyries podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Can Gabby Williams continue her strong play against Dallas after averaging 22.3 points in the Valkyries’ three regular-season meetings with the Wings?

#2 How will Veronica Burton handle her matchup with Paige Bueckers, particularly after Burton averaged 16.3 points and 5.7 assists against Dallas during the regular season?

#3 Can Kayla Thornton make an impact on the boards and defensively against Dallas forward Jessica Shepard, who averaged 14.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists during the 2026 regular season?

#4 Will Kiah Stokes be able to control the paint and protect the rim against the Wings’ frontcourt, especially given her 1.7 blocks-per-game average this season?

#5 Can Tiffany Hayes, Kaitlyn Chen and Janelle Salaün provide another strong contribution from the Valkyries’ bench, as they did when they combined for 37 reserve points against Dallas on June 17? G Golden State Valkyries.

Michael Roberson is a Golden State Valkyrie beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com