Phoenix Mercury W vs Golden State Valkyries W — 91:89, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Mortgage Matchup Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury W | 21 | 13 | 26 | 31 | 91 |
| Golden State Valkyries W | 18 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 89 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Phoenix Mercury W | Golden State Valkyries W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 27/55 | 31/76 |
| 3-Pointers | 5/16 | 12/33 |
| Free Throws | 32/43 | 15/19 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 33 |
| Assists | 19 | 24 |
| Steals | 3 | 7 |
| Blocks | 7 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 7 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ThomasS | 38:03 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 10-14 | 0-0 | 5-8 |
| D. BonnerS | 33:52 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 3-8 | 2-2 | 9-12 |
| K. CopperS | 33:36 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 9-14 | 3-4 | 6-9 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 18:56 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Monique MakaniS | 14:34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 22:49 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 8-10 |
| N. Mack | 18:01 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 12:53 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| A. Held | 07:16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 91 | 34 | 19 | 27-55 | 5-16 | 32-43 |
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. BurtonS | 33:45 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 6-10 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Kaila CharlesS | 28:31 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Kayla ThorntonS | 24:46 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Cecilia ZandalasiniS | 22:51 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 6-17 | 3-6 | 1-1 |
| K. StokesS | 18:11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Janelle Salaun | 23:46 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 7-8 |
| T. Hayes | 23:22 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 4-12 | 0-5 | 3-5 |
| L. Amihere | 12:42 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| K. Chen | 12:07 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2-9 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 89 | 33 | 24 | 31-76 | 12-33 | 15-19 |
Game Recap
The Phoenix Mercury edged the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 in a tightly contested WNBA matchup, winning by two points after a competitive finish. Phoenix leaned on its top-end scoring to survive a strong challenge from Golden State, with the game ultimately decided by execution in the closing moments rather than a sustained blowout run.
Key Takeaways
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, boasting a superior Net Rating of 16
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significantly higher Courtframe Power Index and a strong net rating of +16
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage with a superior net rating and defensive rating compared to Phoenix Mercury W
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in both team performance metrics and Courtframe Power Index, indicating stronger overall play
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significantly higher CourtFrame Power Index and a better road record compared to the Phoenix Mercury W's home performance