Before Thornton’s dominant third-quarter effort on Tuesday at Chase Center, the Valkyries and the Tempo were locked in a back-and-forth affair. ADVERTISEMENTThe Valkyries secured a 92-81 win, holding the Tempo to a 13-point final quarter while securing a season sweep. Last season, Thornton scored in double figures in 14 consecutive games. She played 30 minutes per game, and was the Valkyries’ highest-volume shot-taker, averaging 12.5 field goal attempts. Start the conversation“It’s been great for our style of play,” Thornton said.