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Wings vs Valkyries WNBA game
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The gist
Golden State Valkyries (24-9) host Dallas Wings (20-15) Monday at 10 p.m. ET. The Valkyries can clinch a playoff spot with a win.
Background
The Valkyries, in their second WNBA season, are the No. 2 seed and have won five straight. The Wings, eighth in standings, are missing key players Azzi Fudd and Jessica Shepard. This is the third and final regular-season meeting, with Golden State winning the previous two.
How it unfolded
- Aug 7, 2026Valkyries beat Wings 94-76 in Dallas, led by Veronica Burton's 22 points.
- Aug 15, 2026Valkyries defeat Sparks 84-78; Cecilia Zandalasini makes five 3-pointers without a miss.
- Aug 17, 2026Game at Chase Center, tip-off 10 p.m. ET; Valkyries are 6.5-point favorites.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Valkyries are the best home team (14-4) and have covered against the Wings in six of eight meetings.
- Caution
- Wings are 2-7 against the spread in last nine games, but they've gone over in both prior matchups.
Still unverified
Janelle Salaun is a game-time decision with a sore knee; Jessica Shepard is probable despite ankle issue.