Key facts
- Veronica Burton scored 25 points and had 8 assists for the Golden State Valkyries.
- Gabby Williams also scored 25 points for the Valkyries.
- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Phoenix Mercury 87-81.
- Alyssa Thomas led the Mercury with 22 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds.
- Monique Akoa Makani scored 19 points for the Mercury.
- The Valkyries led by 17 points at halftime, 49-32.
Veronica Burton scored 25 points and dished 8 assists to lead the Golden State Valkyries to an 87-81 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Gabby Williams also contributed 25 points for the Valkyries, who shot 57.1% in the first half to build a 49-32 lead. Despite the Valkyries leading by as many as 18 points, the Mercury mounted a comeback, cutting the deficit to 66-61 by the end of the third quarter. Key plays down the stretch secured the win for Golden State. For the Mercury, Alyssa Thomas led the team with 22 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, while Monique Akoa Makani added 19 points and Natasha Mack grabbed 10 rebounds. The Mercury committed 16 turnovers, leading to 17 points for the Valkyries. The Phoenix Mercury will visit the Dallas Wings on Thursday night, with Dallas holding a 3-2 record against Western Conference opponents, while Phoenix is 3-5 in conference play. Dallas averages 12.1 fast break points, and Phoenix averages 7.5 made 3-pointers per game.