Golden State Valkyries W vs Chicago Sky W — 91:71, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Chase Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries W | 16 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 91 |
| Chicago Sky W | 24 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 71 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Golden State Valkyries W | Chicago Sky W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/63 | 27/63 |
| 3-Pointers | 8/21 | 6/19 |
| Free Throws | 19/24 | 11/15 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 29 |
| Assists | 17 | 19 |
| Steals | 16 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 18 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia ZandalasiniS | 29:43 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| V. BurtonS | 26:05 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| Gabby WilliamsS | 23:13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 5-10 | 0-2 | 3-5 |
| Kayla ThorntonS | 19:25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| L. AmihereS | 15:06 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kaila Charles | 24:57 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 6-12 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| K. Chen | 21:11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| A. Prechtel | 18:09 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| T. Hayes | 17:25 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 8-11 | 1-2 | 5-7 |
| Juste Jocyte | 02:23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| N. Fingall | 02:23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 91 | 30 | 17 | 32-63 | 8-21 | 19-24 |
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. CloudS | 31:07 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 3-8 | 0-2 | 3-3 |
| J. SheldonS | 25:28 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| K. CardosoS | 22:12 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 7-13 | 0-0 | 6-8 |
| A. StevensS | 16:34 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| C. VanderslootS | 15:19 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| D. Carrington | 24:19 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1-9 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| A. Coulibaly | 20:11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| R. Banham | 19:42 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4-9 | 3-7 | 0-0 |
| G. Jaquez | 12:52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| E. Williams | 12:16 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 71 | 29 | 19 | 27-63 | 6-19 | 11-15 |
Game Recap
The Golden State Valkyries W earned a decisive 91-71 win over the Chicago Sky W, controlling the matchup on both ends and finishing with a 20-point margin. Golden State’s offensive efficiency was the difference, as the Valkyries shot 57.0% from the field and connected on eight three-pointers to keep Chicago from building sustained momentum.
Key Takeaways
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in Net Rating (13
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a strong home record and superior advanced stats, including a higher ORtg and Net Rating compared to the Chicago Sky W
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a strong home record and are well-rested with 3 days off compared to Chicago Sky W's 2 days
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage with a higher Courtframe Power Index and better home performance
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a strong home performance record (14-4) and a significant CPI advantage over the Chicago Sky W