The Golden State Valkyries are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in a Western Conference matchup.
Golden State enters Tuesday’s game with a 31-11 record after defeating the Seattle Storm at home Saturday night.
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In Saturday’s victory over the Storm, Kaila Charles led the way for the Valkyries as she recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and four steals while Tiffany Hayes added 10 points and six assists of her own.
The Valkyries will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to seven games Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Fire team on the road.
Portland enters Tuesday’s contest with a 16-27 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Sparks Sunday night.
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Carla Leite led the way for the Sparks in Sunday’s loss as she ended the game with 23 points, three rebounds and five assists while Mega DiLeo recorded 11 points and five rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Valkyries Injury Report: Will Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun Play?
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The Valkyries have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Iliana Rupert as she will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.
The good news for Golden State is that Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun and Cecilia Zandalasini will return Tuesday after each missed the team’s last three games.
Fire Injury Report: Will Bridget Carleton Play?
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The Fire have seven players listed on their injury report, including Bridget Carleton.
Portland has listed Carleton as questionable due to a left ankle injury and she is in danger of missing her fourth consecutive contest.
The Fire have also listed Holly Winterburn as questionable due to a back injury and she is in danger of missing her second straight game.
Jordan Harrison has been listed as probable and she is expected to play despite dealing with a right ankle injury.
Teja Oblak has been ruled out due to a left knee injury as she will miss her fourth straight game while Sania Feagin, Sarah Ashlee Barker and Luisa Geiselsoder will all miss the remainder of the season.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Valkyries and Fire from Portland at 10 p.m. ET.
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