Valkyries' two-game losing streak and playoff path

After a 21-point collapse to Chicago and a loss to Minnesota, the Valkyries have dropped to second place, one game ahead of Las Vegas. The team faces a must-win rematch against the Lynx tonight (Aug 24) to keep No. 1 seed hopes alive. The Lynx have dominated the season series 3-0 (9-0 all-time), and the bench outscored starters 51-19 in the last loss. Courtney Williams is out for Minnesota, providing an advantage, but predictions favor the Lynx.