Portland W vs Golden State Valkyries W — 90:82, NBA W
NBA W
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Moda Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland W | 10 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 90 |
| Golden State Valkyries W | 24 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 82 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Portland W | Golden State Valkyries W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 29/74 | 26/66 |
| 3-Pointers | 10/36 | 8/31 |
| Free Throws | 22/23 | 22/30 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 38 |
| Assists | 21 | 22 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 14 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Bridget Carleton
26 PTS · 3 REB · 1 AST
Carla Leite
18 PTS · 3 REB · 6 AST
Gabby Williams
17 PTS · 4 REB · 4 AST
Portland W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget CarletonS | 40:03 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 9-21 | 5-14 | 3-3 |
| E. EngstlerS | 33:42 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-4 | 6-6 |
| Megan GustafsonS | 33:39 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6-10 | 0-4 | 2-2 |
| Carla LeiteS | 28:55 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 4-12 | 1-2 | 9-10 |
| Karlie SamuelsonS | 19:20 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| C. Osborne | 27:45 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4-8 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| F. Buhner | 17:41 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| J. Harrison | 16:06 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 2-6 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| S. Williams | 07:50 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 90 | 34 | 21 | 29-74 | 10-36 | 22-23 |
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabby WilliamsS | 40:40 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 6-19 | 1-8 | 4-4 |
| V. BurtonS | 36:29 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 2-6 | 2-4 | 7-8 |
| Kayla ThorntonS | 26:20 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Cecilia ZandalasiniS | 18:04 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 4-5 |
| K. StokesS | 16:07 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Kaila Charles | 26:23 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| T. Hayes | 26:19 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3-10 | 1-5 | 3-4 |
| Janelle Salaun | 20:07 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4-7 | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| K. Chen | 08:31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| L. Amihere | 05:59 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 82 | 38 | 22 | 26-66 | 8-31 | 22-30 |
Game Recap
The Golden State Valkyries W defeated Portland W 90-82, closing out an eight-point victory in NBA W action. Golden State finished the game with the stronger overall balance, using a 38-34 rebounding edge and 22 assists to generate enough offense to pull away despite Portland receiving several standout individual scoring performances.
Key Takeaways
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a significantly higher Net Rating (15
- →The Golden State Valkyries W are heavily favored with an implied probability of 88
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in terms of recent form and schedule rest, with a 3-day rest compared to Portland W's 2-day rest
- →Golden State Valkyries W, with a superior record and power index, face no significant injuries, giving them a substantial edge over Portland W
- →Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage with a superior record and a higher CourtFrame Power Index