Natalie Nakase on Valkyries’ Gritty Win Over Seattle Storm | June 12, 2026

They went 1-for-16 in the fourth quarter. They still won.
Coach Natalie Nakase breaks down Golden State's gutsy road win over the Seattle Storm on June 12, 2026 — a game defined not by offense, but by defense, fight, and two players stepping into milestone moments when everything was on the line.
Tip Burton hit 5,000 career points — and did it with two clutch free throws on a frozen road crowd. Jaw drained her 100th career three, one of the fastest to reach that mark, and kept her composure when the ball found her in the fourth. Kia came off the bench and delivered two massive blocks to seal the win.
Nakase gets candid about what she still needs to fix, why the scoring drought in the fourth didn't bother her, and what these back-to-back close games are teaching this team about themselves. With four games in seven days ahead, the Valkyries are learning fast — and closing even faster.

🏀 Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm | 2026 WNBA Season
🎙️ Head Coach: Natalie Nakase
⭐ Tip Burton: 5,000 Career Points | Jaw: 100th Career Three

00:00 – Opening & General Mood After the Win
01:00 – Tip's 5,000 Points, Jaw's 100th Three & Kia's Clutch Blocks
03:00 – The 1-for-16 Fourth Quarter & Scoring Drought
05:00 – Closing With Defense & What These Close Games Teach Them
06:30 – Kate's Defensive Role & Rebounding Battle