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Final Injury Report for Lynx-Valkyries: Will Janelle Salaun Play?
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The Golden State Valkyries are at home Wednesday night as they host the Minnesota Lynx in a Western Conference showdown between the teams with the two best records in the WNBA.
Golden State enters Wednesday's game with a 25-9 record after defeating the Dallas Wings at home Monday night, which resulted in them clinching a playoff berth.
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Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
In Monday's victory over the Wings, Gabby Williams led the way for the Valkyries as she recorded 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists and four steals while Veronica Burton added 16 points, four rebounds and five assists of her own.
The Valkyries will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to seven games Wednesday as they face off against the Lynx in a tough home matchup.
Minnesota enters Wednesday's contest with a 29-7 record after defeating the Las Vegas Aces on the road Saturday night.
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Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5)Matt Blewett-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
Olivia Miles led the way for the Lynx in Saturday's victory as she ended the game with 23 points, four rebounds and eight assists while Napheesa Collier recorded 19 points and six rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night's matchup, one may be without one of their key players due to injury.
Lynx Injury Report
The Lynx have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Emma Cechova.
Minnesota has ruled out Cechova as she will miss the remainder of the season with a torn right ACL.
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Valkyries Injury Report: Will Janelle Salaun Play?
The Valkyries have only one player listed on their injury report as well as they have ruled out Iliana Rupert.
Golden State has ruled out Rupert as she will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.
Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun (13)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The good news for the Valkyries is that Janelle Salaun is off the injury report entirely after she was able to return from a one-game absence due to right knee soreness in Monday's victory despite previously being listed as questionable.
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Fans can catch Wednesday night's matchup between the Lynx and Valkyries from the Chase Center at 10:00 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Related: Tiffany Hayes Gives Valkyries' Defense New Nickname After Clinching Playoff Berth
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
