GS vs WSH — MainMarket Sports · MainMarket Sports

Women's National Basketball AssociationCareFirst Arena · Washington, DC

Golden State

Valkyries

Final

Our analysis

What happened

The Valkyries soared past the Mystics with a final score of 62 to 49! Their dominant defense was the key, holding the Mystics to just 49 points throughout the game.

The Valkyries showcased a stifling defense, limiting the Mystics to a mere 49 points, which was crucial in securing their victory at CareFirst Arena.
Standout performances were abundant, with one player leading the charge and making a significant impact on both ends of the court, helping to propel the Valkyries to their commanding win.
With this victory, the Valkyries solidified their standing in the league, demonstrating their readiness for the upcoming challenges ahead.

How our pick did

Pick to winMystics to winMiss

GS win3rd in the Western Conference, 0½ GB

Looking ahead

The Valkyries sit 3rd in the Western Conference, 0½ games back — winners of 6 straight, 8-2 over their last 10.
The Mystics sit 4th in the Eastern Conference, 2 games back — coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
GS leads series 1-0 — they meet again Jul 18.
The Valkyries are up next at CON (Jul 10), then at IND.
The Mystics are up next home vs SEA (Jul 12), then at TOR.

Shot chart

GS24/68MakeMiss16/56WSH

Line score

Qtr	1	2	3	4	R
GS	11	20	19	12	62
WSH	15	18	7	9	49

Scoring summary

Tiffany Hayes makes driving layup3rd Quarter50-40
Kaila Charles makes 7-foot fade away jump shot (Kaitlyn Chen assists)4th Quarter52-40
Kaitlyn Chen makes 18-foot driving floating jump shot4th Quarter54-40
Kaitlyn Chen makes free throw 1 of 14th Quarter55-40
Shakira Austin makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter55-41
Shakira Austin makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter55-42
Kaitlyn Chen makes running layup4th Quarter57-42
Shakira Austin makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter57-43
Shakira Austin makes free throw 1 of 24th Quarter57-44
Shakira Austin makes free throw 2 of 24th Quarter57-45
Kaitlyn Chen makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot4th Quarter59-45
Shakira Austin makes 2-foot two point shot4th Quarter59-47
Kiki Iriafen makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Cotie McMahon assists)4th Quarter59-49
Janelle Salaun makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kaitlyn Chen assists)4th Quarter62-49

Box score

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
K. Thornton	15	2	0-7	0-6	2-2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	-1
G. Williams	17	2	1-6	0-2	0-0	3	0	1	2	0	0	3	2	-6
C. Zandalasini	15	6	3-8	0-2	0-0	2	1	0	1	0	2	0	2	-6
K. Stokes	28	6	2-4	2-4	0-0	9	2	0	1	3	0	9	1	+15
V. Burton	23	7	3-10	0-3	1-1	3	3	0	2	0	1	2	1	0
L. Amihere	12	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	4	0	2	2	0	2	2	3	-2
J. Salaun	25	8	3-13	2-9	0-0	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	2	+14
T. Hayes	19	9	4-7	1-3	0-0	2	2	1	0	1	1	1	1	+18
K. Charles	25	8	4-10	0-2	0-0	5	1	0	1	0	3	2	3	+19
K. Chen	21	14	6-9	1-3	1-1	1	4	1	0	0	0	1	1	+14