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Natalie Nakase Rejects Scheduling Excuses After Valkyries' Game 6 Loss

Natalie Nakase Rejects Scheduling Excuses After Valkyries' Game 6 Loss
World Sports · 15:20:45 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase refused to attribute her team's Game 6 loss to WNBA scheduling, calling such reasoning "unacceptable" following the playoff defeat.

Speaking after the game, Nakase emphasized accountability over external factors, insisting the team must focus on its own performance rather than the league's calendar.

The Valkyries fell in a decisive Game 6, ending their postseason run. Nakase's comments underscore a culture of responsibility within the first-year franchise.

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