Phoenix Mercury Set to Clash with Golden State Valkyries in Key WNBA Matchup

The Phoenix Mercury, currently holding a record of 4-8, are looking to continue their momentum in the Commissioner’s Cup as they face off against the Golden State Valkyries, who stand at 6-5, on Tuesday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

In their last outing, the Valkyries put up a fierce fight but ultimately fell to the Las Vegas Aces with a score of 84-79, marking their second loss in the Commissioner’s Cup round-robin. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with an impressive 27 points, while teammates Veronica Burton and Kayla Thornton contributed 15 and 10 points, respectively.

Despite missing key players Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas due to injuries, the Mercury managed to secure a 78-72 victory over the Portland Fire, improving their Cup record to 2-1. DeWanna Bonner shone brightly, scoring a season-high 19 points and blocking three shots, with Natasha Mack adding 16 points.

Both Copper and Thomas are considered game-time decisions for the upcoming match. Copper averages 18.2 points, while Thomas contributes 15.0 points and 7.5 assists per game. On the Valkyries’ side, Williams leads with 14.5 points, followed closely by Janelle Salaün and Burton.

This upcoming game promises to be an exciting contest for WNBA fans. Don’t miss the chance to catch all the action live!

For those looking to stream the game, it will be available on Arizona’s Family Sports (KPHE-LD – Phoenix) at 10:00 PM ET, and fans can also watch online via Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.