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Kaitlyn Chen scores 17 points off the bench as Valkyries beat Fire 82-66
Kaitlyn Chen scored 17 points off the bench, Laeticia Amihere also scored 17, and the Golden State Valkyries returned from the break for the World Cup and beat the Portland Fire 82-66 for their fifth straight victory. Tiffany Hayes had 13 points and seven assists, while Kayla Thornton contributed 13 points and four rebounds as the Valkyries played without star Gabby Williams and top reserve Janelle Salaun.
Frieda Buhner scored 14 points and Nyadiew Puoch had 11 points and eight rebounds for the Fire.
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