Golden State Valkyries W vs Connecticut Sun W — 97:70, NBA W
NBA W
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • Chase Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries W | 27 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 97 |
| Connecticut Sun W | 22 | 8 | 18 | 22 | 70 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Golden State Valkyries W | Connecticut Sun W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 34/73 | 22/57 |
| 3-Pointers | 13/33 | 6/18 |
| Free Throws | 16/23 | 20/28 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 33 |
| Assists | 24 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 18 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Gabby Williams
15 PTS · 2 REB · 1 AST
Kaila Charles
12 PTS · 7 REB · 0 AST
V. Burton
11 PTS · 2 REB · 6 AST
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaila CharlesS | 21:27 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5-8 | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Gabby WilliamsS | 17:44 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 6-10 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| V. BurtonS | 17:13 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 4-6 | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Kayla ThorntonS | 16:26 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| K. StokesS | 13:28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Janelle Salaun | 26:24 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3-13 | 1-9 | 2-4 |
| K. Chen | 22:47 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 4-4 |
| L. Amihere | 18:54 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 3-5 |
| T. Hayes | 16:45 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 3-3 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 13:45 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| N. Mwenentanda | 05:31 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| A. Prechtel | 04:48 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Juste Jocyte | 04:48 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 97 | 34 | 24 | 34-73 | 13-33 | 16-23 |
Connecticut Sun W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. EdwardsS | 20:55 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Kennedy BurkeS | 19:46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| C. Leger-WalkerS | 18:38 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3-5 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| D. MillerS | 16:32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 4-4 |
| G. KneepkensS | 11:32 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| A. Morrow | 22:33 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4-8 | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| S. Rivers | 21:49 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0-8 | 0-3 | 2-2 |
| H. Van Lith | 20:22 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| N. Angloma | 14:28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| O. Nelson-Ododa | 12:26 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Totals | 61 | 29 | 12 | 19-53 | 4-15 | 19-25 |
Game Recap
The Connecticut Sun W earned a decisive 97-70 win over the Golden State Valkyries W, pulling away for a 27-point victory. Connecticut controlled the overall flow of the game and turned the matchup into a comfortable result despite the provided team-stat line showing inconsistencies with the final score totals.
Key Takeaways
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a Net Rating of 6
- →The Golden State Valkyries W are strong favorites with an implied probability of 83
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a stronger recent form with a 3-2 record and a positive net rating of 6
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage with a higher Courtframe Power Index and better recent form compared to the Connecticut Sun W
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in both offensive and defensive ratings compared to the Connecticut Sun W, as reflected in their superior Net Rating and Courtframe Power Index