Golden State Valkyries W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 95:79, NBA W
NBA W
Monday, May 11, 2026 • Chase Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries W | 17 | 31 | 18 | 29 | 95 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 20 | 11 | 31 | 17 | 79 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Golden State Valkyries W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 33/67 | 26/54 |
| 3-Pointers | 13/33 | 11/22 |
| Free Throws | 16/18 | 16/19 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 24 |
| Assists | 25 | 20 |
| Steals | 10 | 2 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Janelle Salaun
21 PTS · 3 REB · 2 AST
Kayla Thornton
19 PTS · 3 REB · 0 AST
Gabby Williams
19 PTS · 5 REB · 3 AST
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaila CharlesS | 32:38 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 2-2 |
| V. BurtonS | 32:16 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 3-9 | 1-5 | 6-6 |
| Gabby WilliamsS | 32:12 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 7-13 | 4-9 | 1-1 |
| Kayla ThorntonS | 30:33 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 8-14 | 3-8 | 0-0 |
| K. StokesS | 12:48 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Janelle Salaun | 26:02 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 7-10 | 4-5 | 3-3 |
| L. Amihere | 24:23 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| K. Chen | 09:08 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 95 | 30 | 25 | 33-67 | 13-33 | 16-18 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ThomasS | 37:33 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 9-12 |
| K. CopperS | 36:22 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 4-15 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| D. BonnerS | 32:07 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2-9 | 0-3 | 1-1 |
| N. MackS | 28:48 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| J. NogicS | 27:21 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5-6 | 4-5 | 2-2 |
| Noemie Brochant | 15:42 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| K. Williams | 11:39 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Q. Carter | 05:38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Kyara Linskens | 04:31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| A. Maley | 00:19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 79 | 24 | 20 | 26-54 | 11-22 | 16-19 |
Game Recap
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Phoenix Mercury 95-79, pulling away for a 16-point win behind a balanced offensive performance and efficient shot-making. Golden State controlled key stretches of the game with strong ball movement, finishing with 25 assists and consistent production from multiple scorers.
Key Takeaways
- →Phoenix Mercury W shows a superior Net Rating of 20
- →The Phoenix Mercury W have a higher offensive rating (ORtg 119
- →Phoenix Mercury W has a stronger recent form with a higher offensive rating and net rating compared to Golden State Valkyries W
- →Both teams are healthy, but Phoenix Mercury's superior offensive rating (ORtg 119
- →Phoenix Mercury W has a higher offensive rating and net rating compared to Golden State Valkyries W, indicating a stronger overall performance