ARLINGTON, Texas — Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists and a career-high four blocks and the Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 90-81 on Sunday, sending the Wings to their fifth straight loss.

Golden State (19-18) snapped a three-game skid and has a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Sparks for the eighth and final spot in the WNBA playoffs, which begin Sept. 14.

Iliana Rupert tied her career high with 17 points, Kaila Charles matched her career best with 16 points and Kate Martin hit four 3-pointers and finished with 12 points for the Valkyries.

Burton, who had her fourth double-double this season, made a layup with 7:53 to play that capped a 10-0 run and gave the Valkyries their biggest lead of the game at 69-55.

Dallas (9-28) has lost 10 of its last 11.

Maddy Siegrist led t

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