Charles ties season high with 13 points as Valkyries down Liberty 76-67

Kaila Charles matched her season high with 13 points off the bench, leading the Golden State Valkyries to a 76-67 victory over the New York Liberty. The Valkyries held New York to their lowest-scoring first half of the season, taking a 41-29 lead at halftime and extending it to 64-48 by the end of the third quarter. Kayla Thornton contributed 11 points, while Janelle Salaun and Cecilia Zandalasini each added 10 for Golden State, whose bench outscored New York’s 39-11. Jonquel Jones led the Liberty with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Breanna Stewart added 15 points. Sabrina Ionescu, who was scoreless in the first half, finished with nine points. The Valkyries have now won three consecutive home games. The Liberty will host the Las Vegas Aces next, while the Valkyries will visit the Atlanta Dream. QUESTION: How might the performance of bench players like Kaila Charles influence the overall success of a basketball team?