Golden State Valkyries W vs Washington Mystics W — 82:90, NBA W
NBA W
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Chase Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries W | 20 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 82 |
| Washington Mystics W | 21 | 15 | 18 | 36 | 90 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Golden State Valkyries W | Washington Mystics W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 31/72 | 32/61 |
| 3-Pointers | 12/33 | 9/21 |
| Free Throws | 8/11 | 17/21 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 35 |
| Assists | 21 | 25 |
| Steals | 10 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla ThorntonS | 28:50 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 5-8 | 4-7 | 1-1 |
| V. BurtonS | 26:23 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 5-8 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Gabby WilliamsS | 25:52 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 4-12 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| K. StokesS | 22:11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Cecilia ZandalasiniS | 17:00 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| K. Chen | 23:38 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 8-13 | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Kaila Charles | 17:31 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Janelle Salaun | 17:00 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3-12 | 1-6 | 4-4 |
| L. Amihere | 11:59 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| T. Hayes | 09:36 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 23 | 21 | 31-72 | 12-33 | 8-11 |
Washington Mystics W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. IriafenS | 34:36 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 8-12 | 1-2 | 6-8 |
| S. CitronS | 32:00 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5-12 | 0-1 | 7-7 |
| S. AustinS | 31:25 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 6-10 | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| M. OnyenwereS | 30:39 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 1-2 |
| G. AmooreS | 27:13 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 3-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| L. Betts | 13:59 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| C. McMahon | 11:31 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| C. Prosper | 09:21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| Alicia Florez | 09:16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 90 | 35 | 25 | 32-61 | 9-21 | 17-21 |
Game Recap
The Washington Mystics defeated the Golden State Valkyries 90-82, closing out an eight-point win behind a balanced offensive performance and efficient shooting. Washington controlled key stretches of the game with strong ball movement, finishing with 25 assists and a clear edge on the glass. The Mystics’ ability to generate quality looks and convert at a high rate helped them withstand Golden State’s perimeter scoring.
Key Takeaways
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant statistical advantage with a Net Rating of 15
- →The Golden State Valkyries W are favored with a strong implied probability of 72
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a strong home record (12-3) and superior advanced stats, including a high Net Rating of 15
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage with a higher Courtframe Power Index and better recent performance metrics, including a strong Net Rating of 15
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a strong home record (12-3) and superior advanced stats, including a significantly higher Net Rating (15