Chicago Sky W vs Golden State Valkyries W — 73:70, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, August 21, 2026 • Wintrust Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky W | 17 | 21 | 11 | 24 | 73 |
| Golden State Valkyries W | 12 | 14 | 25 | 19 | 70 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Chicago Sky W | Golden State Valkyries W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 24/61 | 25/70 |
| 3-Pointers | 14/30 | 5/22 |
| Free Throws | 11/16 | 15/22 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 38 |
| Assists | 19 | 17 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Chicago Sky W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. CloudS | 36:17 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 5-10 | 5-5 | 2-2 |
| K. CardosoS | 35:14 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 4-12 | 0-0 | 6-11 |
| C. VanderslootS | 28:43 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 4-10 | 2-6 | 2-2 |
| A. StevensS | 28:23 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| S. TaylorS | 18:22 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 5-9 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| R. Banham | 17:01 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2-7 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| J. Sheldon | 16:13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-7 | 1-6 | 0-0 |
| G. Jaquez | 13:15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| E. Williams | 04:46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| A. Coulibaly | 01:46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 73 | 31 | 19 | 24-61 | 14-30 | 11-16 |
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla ThorntonS | 19:06 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| V. BurtonS | 18:16 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-3 | 4-5 |
| K. StokesS | 16:04 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Gabby WilliamsS | 13:35 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0-6 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Cecilia ZandalasiniS | 12:16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3-9 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| T. Hayes | 29:36 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3-10 | 0-2 | 4-8 |
| K. Chen | 28:39 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3-10 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| L. Amihere | 23:56 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 7-7 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Janelle Salaun | 20:40 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 4-11 | 1-6 | 4-5 |
| Kaila Charles | 17:52 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| M. Goodchild | Did not play | ||||||
| Totals | 70 | 38 | 17 | 25-70 | 5-22 | 15-22 | |
Game Recap
Chicago Sky W edged Golden State Valkyries W 73-70 in a tightly contested NBA W matchup, securing the win by three points. The game remained competitive throughout, with Chicago finding enough late execution to hold off a Golden State side that stayed within striking distance until the final possessions.
Key Takeaways
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, with a superior True Shooting % (69
- →Golden State Valkyries W, with a superior record and a significantly higher Courtframe Power Index, are favored despite playing back-to-back games
- →The Golden State Valkyries W, despite being on a back-to-back, have shown strong form with a high ORtg and Net rating, indicating efficient play
- →Despite both teams being healthy, the Golden State Valkyries W have a significant edge with their superior offensive rating (112
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, particularly in offensive efficiency (ORtg 112