Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase delivered a passionate message to her team before their historic Game 7 against the Connecticut Sun.
The decisive playoff game took place on August 26, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Nakase, in her first season as head coach, emphasized the intensity required for the winner-take-all matchup.
The Valkyries, a first-year expansion franchise, reached the postseason in their inaugural campaign. Game 7 marked the first time a WNBA expansion team played a seventh game in the playoffs.
Nakase's "Play Like Your Life Depends On It" mantra reflected the high stakes. The winner would advance to the next round.
The game was part of the 2026 WNBA playoffs. Further details on the outcome were not immediately available.
