Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) drives to the basket against Dallas Wings forward Diamond Miller, center back, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Burton has 25 points, 13 assists and 4 blocks as Valkyries deal Wings their 5th straight loss

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists and a career-high four blocks and the Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 90-81 on Sunday, sending the Wings to their fifth straight loss.

Golden State (19-18) snapped a three-game skid and has a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Sparks for the eighth and final spot in the WNBA playoffs, which begin Sept. 14.

Iliana Rupert tied her career high with 17 points, Kaila Charles matcher her career best with 16 points and Kate Martin hit four 3-pointers and finished with 12 points for the Valkyries.

Burton, who had her fourth double-double this season, made a layup with 7:53 to play that capped a 10-0 run and gave the Valkyries their biggest lead of the game at 69-55.

Dallas (9-28) has lost 10 of its last 11.

Maddy Siegrist led the Wings with 16 points and Myisha Hines-Allen scored 15. Amy Okonkwo made her second WNBA appearance and added a career-high 12 points, and Grace Berger scored 11. Rookie Paige Bueckers had nine points on 3-of-12 shooting, grabbed a career-high tying nine rebounds and five assists.

Rookie JJ Quinerly (knee), Li Yueru (knee) and Arike Ogunbowale (knee) did not play for Dallas.

The Valkyries host Washington on Saturday. Dallas plays Connecticut at home on Wednesday.

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers reacts after a play during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Golden State Valkyries in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Golden State Valkyries guards Veronica Burton (22) and Kate Martin (20) smile during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase yells from the sideline during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Wings forward Myisha Hines-Allen reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of a WNBA basketball against the Golden State Valkyries in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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