SAN FRANCISCO – The star power of the Valkyries’ final homestand has dimmed, but the excitement of a stunning playoff push remains bright and unabated.

Golden State entered Sunday’s matchup against the Fever with a magic number of four, which is the combined number of Valkyries wins and the trailing Los Angeles Sparks losses needed for the expansion franchise to clinch a playoff spot.

The stakes might be high, but that will not change how the Valkyries’ coach approaches the crucial stretch compared to the rest of the season.

“That’s gambling, that’s Vegas stuff,” Nakase said when asked about the magic number. “Like, I don’t know if any of the other teams are going to lose. That’s why I stay focused on us.”

That kind of mentality has trickled down to the players.

“I definitely think th

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