SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carla Leite came off the bench to contribute 19 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Washington Mystics 99-62 on Saturday night to snap a two-game home losing streak and stay well positioned in the playoff chase.

Veronica Burton had 15 points, Janelle Salaun added 20 points and six rebounds and Kaila Charles scored 16 points as Golden State (20-18) tries to secure the eighth and final berth in the WNBA playoffs.

Coach Natalie Nakase had an opportunity to mix and match with her team up big, even with several players still sidelined.

Burton criss-crossed through the key for a layup and three-point play late in the first half as the Valkyries built their lead to 45-16.

Sug Sutton scored 17 points while Lucy Olsen added 13 as the Mys

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