Golden State Valkyries W vs Minnesota Lynx W — 66:77, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Chase Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries W | 13 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 66 |
| Minnesota Lynx W | 21 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 77 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Golden State Valkyries W | Minnesota Lynx W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 25/77 | 28/56 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/37 | 7/19 |
| Free Throws | 9/11 | 14/16 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 30 |
| Assists | 18 | 20 |
| Steals | 8 | 3 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 15 |
Box Score
Top scorers
McBride Kayla Renae
20 PTS · 1 REB · 1 AST
O. Miles
20 PTS · 5 REB · 7 AST
Napheesa Collier
18 PTS · 8 REB · 0 AST
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. BurtonS | 35:58 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 4-9 | 2-6 | 4-4 |
| Gabby WilliamsS | 31:29 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4-15 | 1-7 | 1-1 |
| Cecilia ZandalasiniS | 29:56 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3-15 | 1-9 | 1-2 |
| Kayla ThorntonS | 18:58 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| K. StokesS | 16:41 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| T. Hayes | 24:45 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 5-12 | 0-5 | 2-2 |
| Janelle Salaun | 24:20 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6-12 | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Kaila Charles | 13:51 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| K. Chen | 04:02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 66 | 33 | 18 | 25-77 | 7-37 | 9-11 |
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa CollierS | 36:42 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 5-12 | 0-2 | 8-8 |
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 35:39 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 6-13 | 3-7 | 5-6 |
| Natasha HowardS | 33:39 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| O. MilesS | 30:13 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8-10 | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 66 | 20 | 12 | 23-42 | 6-15 | 14-16 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Lynx earned a 77-66 win over the Golden State Valkyries, pulling away for an 11-point victory behind efficient offense and balanced production from their top scorers. Minnesota controlled the game with strong shot-making and ball movement, finishing with 20 assists and getting major contributions from O. Miles, Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier.
Key Takeaways
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a superior Net Rating of 13
- →The market slightly favors Minnesota Lynx W with a 53
- →Minnesota Lynx W have a slight advantage due to better recent form and more rest, having 4 days compared to Golden State's 2 days
- →Both teams are healthy, but Minnesota Lynx W have a slightly better record and higher PPG
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a slight edge due to their higher scoring average and superior road performance (88