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WNBA LEAGUE STANDINGS - Western Conference
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(1) Minnesota Lynx 14-4 / .778 / -- (2) Las Vegas Aces 13-5 / .722 / 1.0 (3) Dallas Wings 11-7 / .611 / 3.0 (4) Golden State Valkyries 11-7 / .611 / 3.0		(5) Los Angeles Sparks 8-9 / .471 / 5.5 (6) Portland Fire 8-10 / .444 / 6.0 (7) Phoenix Mercury 6-13 / .316 / 8.5 (8) Seattle Storm 4-15 / .211 / 10.5

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(1) Atlanta Dream 12-5 / .706 / -- (2) New York Liberty 12-7 / .632 / 1.5 (3) Indiana Fever 10-8 / .556 / 3.0 (4) Toronto Tempo 9-9 / .500 / 4.0		(5) Washington Mystics 8-8 / .500 / 4.0 (6) Chicago Sky 5-12 / .294 / 7.5 (7) Connecticut Sun 3-15 / .167 / 10.0

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MAY

JUNE

FRI 8 / W 91-80

SUN 10 / W 95-79

WED 13 / L 63-69

THU 21 / W 87-70

FRI 22 / L 82-90

MON 25 / W 97-70

THU 28 / W 90-88

SUN 31 / L 81-91

TUE 2 / W 95-77

JUNE

THU 4 / L 84-87

SAT 6 / W 84-79

TUE 9 / W 87-81

FRI 12 / W 76-72

MON 15 / W 76-58

WED 17 / W 91-80

FRI 19 / L 75-81

SUN 21 / L 73-92

WED 24 / W 77-66

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JULY

FRI 26 / W 78-75

SUN 28 / W 76-67

SAT 4 / W 88-83

MON 6 / W 62-49

WED 8 / 4:00PM

FRI 10 / 4:30PM

WED 15 / 5:30PM

SAT 18 / 5:30PM

MON 20 / 5:30PM

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AUGUST

WED 29 / 7:00PM

TUE 2 / 5:30PM

FRI 4 / 7:00PM

SUN 7 / 6:30PM

WED 9 / 4:00PM

MON 12 / 7:00PM

WED 17 / 7:00PM

FRI 19 / 7:00PM

MON 21 / 4:30PM

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SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

MON 24 / 5:00PM

WED 26 / 5:00PM

THU 27 / 5:00PM

SUN 30 / 4:00PM

FRI 18 / 7:00PM

SAT 19 / 6:00PM

TUE 22 / 7:00PM

THU 24 / 7:00PM

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Season Game Recaps

• MON JUN 15, 2026 •

Valkyries Turn Sparks Into Static

Golden State Valkyries (76) vs Los Angeles Sparks (58)

San Francisco, CA - The Golden State Valkyries did not waste much time turning a division matchup into their kind of basketball lesson, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 78-58 behind a defense that squeezed the air out of nearly every possession. Golden State opened with an 8-0 burst, built a 25-10 lead after the first quarter, and carried a 45-26 edge into halftime, leaving Los Angeles chasing shadows for most of the game. Gabby Williams set the pace with 16 points, giving the Valkyries steady scoring while keeping the offense moving. Kaila Charles gave the bench a major lift with 13 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, the sort of box-score stuffing that wins coaches a peaceful night of sleep. Veronica Burton added 12 points and reached 1,000 for her career, while Cecilia Zandalasini chipped in 10. The Sparks never found their rhythm, shooting 20-for-60 overall and just 3-for-21 from beyond the arc. Golden State also kept Kelsey Plum and Nneka Ogwumike to nine points each, with Plum fouling out late. The Valkyries earned their third straight win by turning defense into control and control into a comfortable finish. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #14 / 9 Wins - 5 Losses

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• FRI JUN 12, 2026 •

Valkyries Bend But Never Break Against Seattle

Golden State Valkyries (76) @ Seattle Storm (72)

Seattle, WA - The Golden State Valkyries nearly turned a 15-point lead into a nervous ride home, but they still had enough left to beat the Seattle Storm, 76-72, in a game that mixed big shots, late grit, and a final defensive stand. Janelle Salaün carried the offense with 22 points, matching career highs in scoring and made 3-pointers with five, while Gabby Williams added 19 points against her former team. Tiffany Hayes scored 17 and also reached 5,000 career points, giving Golden State another steady veteran hand when the game started wobbling. Seattle opened hot with a 15-2 run, but the Valkyries answered and built control through the third quarter, outscoring the Storm 26-15 in that period. Then came the ugly part. Golden State shot just 1-for-16 in the fourth, letting Seattle creep back behind Natisha Hiedeman, who scored a career-high 26 points. With the lead down to one late, Hayes made key free throws, and Kiah Stokes sealed it by blocking Hiedeman’s potential tying 3-pointer. It was not pretty, but Golden State still left with its eighth win. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #13 / 8 Wins - 5 Losses

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• TUE JUN 9, 2026 •

Burton and Williams Put the Mercury in a Golden State Squeeze

Golden State Valkyries (87) vs Phoenix Mercury (81)

San Francisco, CA - Golden State had just enough grip to finish the job, beating the Phoenix Mercury 87-81 behind a two-woman charge from Veronica Burton and Gabby Williams. Burton set the tone early, scoring 19 of her 25 points in the first half while keeping the offense moving with eight assists. Williams matched her with 25 points of her own, then delivered one of the biggest plays late, swiping the ball before Phoenix could attempt a tying shot. Golden State looked ready to run away with it after building a 17-point halftime lead, but Phoenix punched back hard in the third quarter, making 12 of 15 shots and cutting the gap to five. That turned the final stretch into a test of nerve instead of a victory lap. The Valkyries passed it by protecting the ball, committing only nine turnovers while forcing Phoenix into 16. It was not perfect, but it was tough, timely, and grown-up basketball from a team learning how to survive pressure without blinking.. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #12 / 7 Wins - 5 Losses

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• SAT JUN 6, 2026 •

Valkyries Let One Slip as Young and Wilson Slam the Door

Golden State Valkyries (79) @ Las Vegas Aces (84)

Las Vegas, NV - The Golden State Valkyries had the Las Vegas Aces wobbling late, but the defending champions still had just enough muscle and nerve to steal an 84-79 win. Golden State took a one-point lead with 38 seconds left when Veronica Burton sliced in for a layup, giving the Valkyries a real chance to pull off the kind of win that changes the temperature of a young franchise. Then Jackie Young ruined the script. Young buried her sixth 3-pointer with 24.2 seconds left, putting Las Vegas ahead for good, and the Aces closed it out at the free throw line behind Young and A’ja Wilson. Gabby Williams gave Golden State one of its best performances yet, scoring a career-high 27 points on 10-of-17 shooting while adding six rebounds and two steals. Burton added 15 points, Janelle Salaün scored 11, and Kayla Thornton finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. Wilson was a problem all game with 28 points and 14 rebounds, while Young matched the moment with 27 points and 14 in the fourth quarter. Golden State fought like it belonged, but Las Vegas handled the final punch. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #11 / 6 Wins - 5 Losses

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• THU JUN 4, 2026 •

Miles Makes History as Valkyries Nearly Steal One From Lynx

Golden State Valkyries (84) @ Minnesota Lynx (87)

Minneapolis, MN - The Golden State Valkyries pushed the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx to the final horn but fell just short, 87-84, after Cecilia Zandalasini’s last-second 3-point try missed the mark. Golden State did not fold after Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles turned the game into her personal shooting clinic, scoring a career-high 28 points and setting a WNBA rookie record with eight made 3-pointers. Zandalasini answered with a season-high 18 points, while Janelle Salaün added 17 and drilled five 3-pointers of her own, giving the Valkyries enough punch to hang around against a Lynx team riding a six-game winning streak. Tiffany Hayes added 15 points and passed Maya Moore for 31st place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list, a tough little bit of history tucked inside a tougher loss. The Valkyries also received another reminder that their fight travels well, even when the scoreboard does not cooperate. Golden State dropped to 1-1 in Commissioner’s Cup play, but against one of the league’s best, the Valkyries were not outclassed. They were one shot from overtime. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #10 / 6 Wins - 4 Losses

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• TUE JUN 2, 2026 •

Valkyries Turn Deep Shots Into Deep Trouble for Portland

Golden State Valkyries (95) vs Portland Fire (77)

San Francisco, CA - Golden State turned a Commissioner’s Cup matchup into a long-range lesson, beating the Portland Fire 95-77 behind a franchise-record 18 three-pointers and a second-quarter surge that gave the Valkyries control. Kayla Thornton led the charge with 19 points, eight rebounds and five threes, giving Golden State the steady hand it needed after Portland kept the opening quarter tight. Janelle Salaün supplied 18 points off the bench on 6-for-10 shooting, while Veronica Burton added 10 points and nine assists, guiding an offense that kept finding open shooters like it had the floor mapped out in ink. The swing point hit in the second quarter, when Cecilia Zandalasini converted a four-point play after Bridget Carleton was called for a Flagrant 1 foul, helping Golden State build a 56-36 halftime lead. Portland did not fold, opening the fourth quarter with an 11-1 burst and cutting the gap to single digits, but the Valkyries answered with Thornton’s late three and Salaün’s triple to shut the door. Megan Gustafson led Portland with 13 points and eight rebounds, but Golden State’s ball movement and perimeter punch carried the night. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #9 / 6 Wins - 3 Losses

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• SUN May 31, 2026 •

Wilson and Young Turn Third Quarter Into Trouble for Valkyries

Golden State Valkyries (81) vs Las Vegas Aces (91)

San Francisco, CA - Golden State had Las Vegas right where it wanted for one half, but A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young changed the whole mood after the break, powering the Aces to a 91-81 win over the Valkyries. Golden State led 23-21 after the first quarter and trailed only 43-41 at halftime, with Gabby Williams helping keep the Valkyries within striking distance. Then the third quarter hit like a trap door. Wilson scored 13 of her 28 points in the period, Young added 11 of her 23, and Las Vegas outscored Golden State 29-13 to build control the Valkyries never fully stole back. Wilson was a problem everywhere, finishing with 28 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks, while Young added nine assists. Golden State kept firing from deep, making 16 threes, but the math got ugly inside, where Las Vegas owned a 38-16 scoring edge in the paint and won the boards 45-33. Williams led Golden State with 20 points, Janelle Salaün added 16 and Kayla Thornton had 12. The Valkyries fought late, including an 11-0 fourth-quarter run, but the Aces had already done enough damage. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #8 / 5 Wins - 3 Losses

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• THU MAY 28, 2026 •

Valkyries Block Party Spoils Clark’s Milestone Moment

Golden State Valkyries (90) vs Indiana Fever (88)

San Francisco, CA - The Golden State Valkyries turned another tight finish into another statement, beating the Indiana Fever 90–88 behind a defense that seemed to have springs hidden in its shoes. Veronica Burton led Golden State with 25 points, six rebounds, three assists, and a career-high five blocks, giving the Valkyries exactly the kind of two-way punch they needed against a Fever team that refused to go quietly. Gabby Williams added 19 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals, while Janelle Salaün supplied 19 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Golden State finished with 11 blocks, a franchise high, with Kiah Stokes adding four of them. Caitlin Clark made history by becoming the fastest WNBA player to reach 500 career assists, doing it in her 59th game, but the Valkyries made her work for everything. Clark scored 16 points with six assists, but also committed five turnovers and shot 3-for-12. After Indiana surged ahead late, Golden State answered with poise, free throws, and defense. Aliyah Boston had one last chance at the buzzer, but her turnaround missed, leaving the Valkyries with a gritty win that said plenty. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #7 / 5 Wins - 2 Losses

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• MON MAY 25, 2026 •

Valkyries Turn Connecticut Into Target Practice

Golden State Valkyries (97) vs Connecticut Sun (70)

San Francisco, CA - Golden State did not just beat Connecticut, it stretched the floor, shared the ball, and turned the Sun into a team chasing shadows in a 97-70 win that showed how dangerous the Valkyries can look when everyone gets invited to the scoring party. Gabby Williams led the way with 15 points, hitting 6 of 10 shots and three from deep, while Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds. Veronica Burton kept the engine humming with 11 points and six assists, and Kayla Thornton worked the glass with eight rebounds. The Valkyries built a 47-30 halftime lead, then widened the gap to 29 in the third quarter, using Connecticut’s 18 turnovers to produce 24 points. Golden State shot 46.6 percent overall and hit 13 three-pointers, but the bigger story was balance, with 12 players scoring to match a WNBA record. Cecilia Zandalasini returned from a concussion and added six points, while rookie Justė Jocytė made her WNBA debut with five points and two assists. Aneesah Morrow had 11 points and 10 rebounds for Connecticut, but Golden State owned the rhythm from start to finish.- By Mauricio Segura

Game #6 / 4 Wins - 2 Losses

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• FRI MAY 22, 2026 •

Valkyries Fight, Fever Finish

Golden State Valkyries (82) @ Indiana Fever (90)

Indianapolis, IN - Golden State had the kind of back-to-back test that tells a team plenty, even in defeat. The Valkyries fell 90-82 to the Indiana Fever, but not before making Indiana work for every bit of breathing room. After falling behind 7-0 and missing their first four shots, Golden State answered with a 7-0 burst and later controlled the second quarter with an 11-2 run, taking a 44-37 halftime lead. The problem was the third quarter, when Indiana flipped the game with a 29-17 surge behind Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. Clark returned from a one-game absence and finished with 22 points and nine assists, while Boston powered inside for 20 points and 16 rebounds. Mitchell added 19 points and went 11-for-11 at the free-throw line, helping Indiana close the door after Golden State cut a late 10-point deficit to four. Tiffany Hayes gave the Valkyries a needed lift with a season-high 19 points, Kaitlyn Chen added a career-high 18, and Veronica Burton scored 17. Golden State also forced 19 turnovers, but Indiana’s third-quarter punch proved too much to overcome. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #5 / 3 Wins - 2 Losses

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• THU MAY 21, 2026 •

Valkyries Turn Liberty Into a New York Puzzle

Golden State Valkyries (87) @ New York Liberty (70)

Brooklyn, NY - The Golden State Valkyries gave the defending champions a long evening to solve and never offered them enough clues, rolling past the New York Liberty 87-70 behind a balanced attack and a defense that kept the game tilted their way. Gabby Williams led Golden State with 16 points, including four 3-pointers, while Kaila Charles added 13 points and seven rebounds, Janelle Salaün scored 12, Temi Fagbenle had 11, and Tiffany Hayes added 10 as the Valkyries put five players in double figures. Veronica Burton steered the offense with seven assists, and Laeticia Amihere grabbed eight rebounds, helping Golden State control the rhythm after building a 25-15 first-quarter lead. New York pulled within 27-25 in the second, but the Valkyries answered with a 7-0 burst and later clamped down in the third, holding the Liberty to 12 points while stretching the lead to 63-46. The Valkyries hit 13 3-pointers, committed only six turnovers, and turned New York’s 15 giveaways into separation. Satou Sabally made her Liberty debut with five points, but Golden State spoiled the moment and improved to 3-1 with authority. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #4/ 3 Wins - 1 Loss

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• WED MAY 13, 2026 •

The Sky Ground the Valkyries Before Takeoff

Golden State Valkyries (63) vs Chicago Sky (69)

San Francisco, CA - The Golden State Valkyries finally found a wall they could not shove aside, falling 69-63 to the Chicago Sky after a promising start turned into a second-half grind. Golden State led by as many as 12 points and looked ready to keep its unbeaten start rolling, but Chicago slowly pulled the game into the mud and made every possession feel like a wrestling match in sneakers. The Valkyries shot just 29% from the field and went 7-for-26 from three-point range, leaving too many good chances clanking away when the game tightened late. Gabby Williams kept Golden State alive with 18 points, while Veronica Burton added 16, including a tying three with 6:03 left. Kiah Stokes gave the Valkyries a defensive backbone with 7 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks, helping hold Kamilla Cardoso to 8 points. But Rickea Jackson answered with 18 points for Chicago, including a huge late three, while Skylar Diggins added 15. Jacy Sheldon’s late layup helped seal it, handing Golden State its first loss and a reminder that even a hot start can cool fast. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #3/ 2 Wins -1 Loss

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• SUN MAY 10, 2026 •

Valkyries Turn the Mercury Into Road Dust

Golden State Valkyries (95) vs Phoenix Mercury (79)

San Francisco, CA - Golden State looked like a team already enjoying its second act, beating Phoenix 95-79 behind a bench spark, a ruthless second-quarter swing, and the kind of defensive pressure that makes an opponent start checking over both shoulders. Janelle Salaün led the charge with 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting, drilling 4 of 5 from deep and giving the Valkyries another early-season jolt. Gabby Williams and Kayla Thornton each added 19 points, with Thornton fueling the takeover as Golden State flipped an early 20-13 hole into control with a 33-8 run. The second quarter became the whole story, as the Valkyries outscored Phoenix 31-11 and shot 13-of-19 from the floor. Veronica Burton played traffic cop beautifully, finishing with 13 points, 12 assists, and zero turnovers, while Laeticia Amihere added 13 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. Golden State forced 17 turnovers, earned its first-ever win over Phoenix, and moved to 2-0 with a performance that felt less like a hot start and more like a warning. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #2/ 2 Wins - 0 Losses

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• FRI MAY 8, 2026 •

Valkyries Win Their Season Opener with Flair

Golden State Valkyries (91) @ Seattle Storm (80)

Seattle, WA - The Golden State Valkyries turned a tight start into a road statement, beating the Seattle Storm 91-80 after using a sharp second-half surge to take control. Seattle opened with early threes from Joyner Holmes, Dominique Malonga and Erica Wheeler’s setup work, but Golden State never let the night drift away. The first quarter ended with the Valkyries down just 24-23, and by halftime they had flipped the game, 49-41, behind Veronica Burton’s steady attack, Kayla Thornton’s timely shooting and a defense that kept forcing Seattle into rough possessions. The third quarter was where Golden State grabbed the wheel. Janelle Salaun, Julie Vanloo Chen and Thornton helped stretch the lead to 69-53, while Temi Fagbenle Stokes protected the paint with key blocks. Seattle kept swinging late as Malonga finished strong with 21 points, but the Valkyries had too many answers. Salaun poured in 20 points, including three fourth-quarter daggers from deep, Burton added 16 points and six assists, Chen sparked the bench with 14, and Golden State closed with calm free throws and a clean 91-80 finish. - By Mauricio Segura

Game #1/ 1 Wins - 0 Losses

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