Natalie Nakase Reacts to the Valkyries Unstoppable Win Over the New York Liberty [qYnDeOjs8Rd]
Coach Natalie Nakase breaks down a dominant win over the New York Liberty to cap off three wins in five days — and she has a lot to unpack. From holding the Liberty to their worst offensive performances of the season, to intentionally slowing the pace to protect her players' health, to a 39–11 bench scoring advantage that speaks for itself. Nakase also gets candid about Veronica Burton's growth as a leader, telling her a month ago: "You get no days off." Plus — what does it take to guard Sabrina, Paige, and the league's best guards? Nakase explains the wave system that makes the Valkyries' defense so hard to crack. 00:00 – Opening 00:23 – Defensive Effort & Emptying the Tank 00:52 – Three Wins in Five Days — What It Says About This Team 01:44 – How the Valkyries Guard Elite Scorers 02:58 – The 39–11 Bench Advantage & Team Humility 04:41 – Why Nakase Slowed the Pace Intentionally 05:44 – Veronica Burton's Leadership Growth 07:26 – Effort, Consistency & Building in the Right Direction