The first game of the day pits the Golden State Valkyries against the Las Vegas Aces, a matchup that's sure to sizzle with star power. The Valkyries have been on a roll lately, led by the relentless scoring of Kayla McBride and the defensive prowess of Kia Nurse. But let's not forget about the Aces, who boast two MVP candidates in A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray. This one promises to be a thriller.
Next up, we've got the Washington Mystics traveling to Minnesota to face the Lynx. The Mystics have been a bit hit-or-miss this season, but they've shown flashes of brilliance with Elena Delle Donne leading the charge. The Lynx, on the other hand, have been consistently solid, thanks in large part to the stellar play of Napheesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles. This matchup could go either way, so don't blink.
Finally, we've got a classic East Coast-West Coast showdown as the New York Liberty take on the Los Angeles Sparks. The Liberty have been struggling lately, but Sabrina Ionescu has shown glimpses of her potential stardom. The Sparks, meanwhile, have been a force to be reckoned with, thanks to the dynamic duo of Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike. This one's got all the makings of a classic.
So there you have it, sports fans. Three games, three storylines, and plenty of reasons to tune in. Let's hope for some great basketball and even better takes. Now,
Today's WNBA Slate
- Golden State Valkyries @ Las Vegas Aces (4:00 PM ET)
- Washington Mystics @ Minnesota Lynx (6:00 PM ET)
- New York Liberty @ Los Angeles Sparks (8:00 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Golden State Valkyries @ Las Vegas Aces — 4:00 PM ET
The Valkyries and Aces meet in a high-stakes clash, both teams eager to prove their dominance. Golden State's dynamic duo of Kayla McBride and Kia Nurse face off against Las Vegas' MVP candidates A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray.
H2H LAST 5 (Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces)Las Vegas Aces 5-0 | Avg margin: +9.4
Jun 06: W vs Golden State Valkyries 84-79 (+5) | May 31: W @ Golden State Valkyries 91-81 (+10) | Aug 06, 2025: W @ Golden State Valkyries 78-72 (+6) | Aug 03, 2025: W vs Golden State Valkyries 101-77 (+24) | Jul 12, 2025: W vs Golden State Valkyries 104-102 (+2)
LAS VEGAS ACES LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 92-90 | Avg margin: +1.8
Jun 17: W @ Phoenix Mercury 86-76 (+10) | Jun 15: L @ Dallas Wings 66-96 (-30) | Jun 13: W vs Minnesota Lynx 100-97 (+3) | Jun 11: W @ Portland Fire 105-89 (+16) | Jun 08: W vs Seattle Storm 101-91 (+10)
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 81-74 | Avg margin: +7.0
Jun 19: L vs Minnesota Lynx 75-81 (-6) | Jun 17: W vs Dallas Wings 91-80 (+11) | Jun 15: W vs Los Angeles Sparks 78-58 (+20) | Jun 12: W @ Seattle Storm 76-72 (+4) | Jun 09: W vs Phoenix Mercury 87-81 (+6)
LAS VEGAS ACES RECENT STATS89.4 PPG (L10) | 87.4 allowed (L10) | +2.0 diff | 7-3 L10
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES RECENT STATS83.6 PPG (L10) | 79.9 allowed (L10) | +3.7 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Las Vegas AcesJaniah Barker (Out — injury, return: 2026-06-23); Dana Evans (Out — injury, return: 2026-06-23)
INJURIES — Golden State ValkyriesIliana Rupert (Out — injury, return: 2027-05-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Las Vegas Aces: #3, score: 76.7, L10: 7-3, ATS: 50% | Golden State Valkyries: #6, score: 62.2, L10: 6-4, ATS: 40%
LAS VEGAS ACES KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
A'ja Wilson: 28.2 pts | 8.4 reb | 3.8 ast | +/-: +7.0
Jackie Young: 17.8 pts | 4.2 reb | 8.0 ast | +/-: +7.6
NaLyssa Smith: 14.6 pts | 7.2 reb | 1.0 ast | +/-: +4.0
Chelsea Gray: 13.8 pts | 4.4 reb | 7.2 ast | +/-: +4.0
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Gabby Williams: 20.0 pts | 4.0 reb | 2.2 ast | +/-: +6.0
Janelle Salaun: 13.4 pts | 5.2 reb | 0.8 ast | +/-: +5.4
Veronica Burton: 12.8 pts | 4.0 reb | 5.8 ast | +/-: +4.8
Tiffany Hayes: 8.0 pts | 1.2 reb | 2.4 ast | +/-: +5.0
Washington Mystics @ Minnesota Lynx — 6:00 PM ET
The Mystics travel to Minnesota seeking redemption after a series of up-and-down performances. Elena Delle Donne will look to lead Washington past the solid Lynx, who boast Napheesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles in their lineup.
H2H LAST 5 (Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx)Minnesota Lynx 4-1 | Avg margin: +8.0
Aug 08, 2025: W vs Washington Mystics 80-76 (+4) | Jul 03, 2025: W vs Washington Mystics 92-75 (+17) | Jun 24, 2025: L @ Washington Mystics 64-68 (-4) | Sep 08, 2024: W @ Washington Mystics 78-71 (+7) | Aug 17, 2024: W @ Washington Mystics 99-83 (+16)
MINNESOTA LYNX LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 97-82 | Avg margin: +15.2
Jun 19: W @ Golden State Valkyries 81-75 (+6) | Jun 17: W @ Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 (+16) | Jun 15: W vs Portland Fire 107-74 (+33) | Jun 13: L @ Las Vegas Aces 97-100 (-3) | Jun 09: W vs Dallas Wings 100-76 (+24)
WASHINGTON MYSTICS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 80-83 | Avg margin: -2.6
Jun 19: W @ New York Liberty 86-83 (+3) | Jun 17: W @ Connecticut Sun 88-81 (+7) | Jun 14: L @ New York Liberty 64-86 (-22) | Jun 12: W vs Toronto Tempo 86-85 (+1) | Jun 08: L vs Indiana Fever 76-78 (-2)
MINNESOTA LYNX RECENT STATS94.5 PPG (L10) | 77.6 allowed (L10) | +16.9 diff | 9-1 L10
WASHINGTON MYSTICS RECENT STATS81.7 PPG (L10) | 84.7 allowed (L10) | -3.0 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Minnesota LynxNapheesa Collier (Out — Sprain, return: 2026-06-24); Dorka Juhasz (Out — Sprain, return: 2026-06-24); Emma Cechova (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-05-01)
INJURIES — Washington MysticsNone listed
RANKINGS (last 10g)Minnesota Lynx: #1, score: 94.4, L10: 9-1, ATS: 90% | Washington Mystics: #10, score: 34.5, L10: 5-5, ATS: 50%
MINNESOTA LYNX KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Olivia Miles: 20.6 pts | 4.8 reb | 4.0 ast | +/-: +10.0
Kayla McBride: 17.2 pts | 4.0 reb | 3.0 ast | +/-: +9.2
Natasha Howard: 17.2 pts | 7.2 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: +10.8
Courtney Williams: 16.6 pts | 6.2 reb | 4.0 ast | +/-: +12.0
WASHINGTON MYSTICS KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Michaela Onyenwere: 16.8 pts | 3.8 reb | 0.6 ast | +/-: +3.4
Sonia Citron: 16.6 pts | 5.2 reb | 4.4 ast | +/-: -1.8
Lauren Betts: 10.2 pts | 5.0 reb | 1.2 ast | +/-: -0.8
Shakira Austin: 8.8 pts | 6.6 reb | 2.4 ast | +/-: -0.6
New York Liberty @ Los Angeles Sparks — 8:00 PM ET
The Liberty find themselves in a tough test against the Sparks, as Sabrina Ionescu looks to shine against Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike. New York will need to tighten up their defense if they hope to pull off an upset on the West Coast.
H2H LAST 5 (New York Liberty vs Los Angeles Sparks)Los Angeles Sparks 2-3 | Avg margin: -9.0
Aug 12, 2025: L vs New York Liberty 97-105 (-8) | Jul 26, 2025: W @ New York Liberty 101-99 (+2) | Jul 03, 2025: L @ New York Liberty 79-89 (-10) | Aug 28, 2024: W vs New York Liberty 94-88 (+6) | Aug 15, 2024: L vs New York Liberty 68-103 (-35)
LOS ANGELES SPARKS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 86-87 | Avg margin: -1.0
Jun 17: L vs Minnesota Lynx 83-99 (-16) | Jun 15: L @ Golden State Valkyries 58-78 (-20) | Jun 13: W @ Phoenix Mercury 111-102 (+9) | Jun 10: W @ Seattle Storm 88-83 (+5) | Jun 07: W vs Portland Fire 89-72 (+17)
NEW YORK LIBERTY LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 92-83 | Avg margin: +8.6
Jun 19: L vs Washington Mystics 83-86 (-3) | Jun 17: W @ Chicago Sky 96-95 (+1) | Jun 14: W vs Washington Mystics 86-64 (+22) | Jun 11: W @ Atlanta Dream 104-90 (+14) | Jun 08: W @ Connecticut Sun 89-80 (+9)
LOS ANGELES SPARKS RECENT STATS86.8 PPG (L10) | 88.3 allowed (L10) | -1.5 diff | 5-5 L10
NEW YORK LIBERTY RECENT STATS87.1 PPG (L10) | 79.5 allowed (L10) | +7.6 diff | 8-2 L10
INJURIES — Los Angeles SparksCameron Brink (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-25)
INJURIES — New York LibertyNone listed
RANKINGS (last 10g)Los Angeles Sparks: #9, score: 43.4, L10: 5-5, ATS: 40% | New York Liberty: #4, score: 70.1, L10: 8-2, ATS: 60%
LOS ANGELES SPARKS KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Kelsey Plum: 21.8 pts | 2.5 reb | 6.5 ast | +/-: +1.8
Nneka Ogwumike: 15.6 pts | 11.2 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: -1.2
Rae Burrell: 14.0 pts | 1.8 reb | 1.4 ast | +/-: -0.2
Dearica Hamby: 10.8 pts | 9.4 reb | 1.0 ast | +/-: +0.4
NEW YORK LIBERTY KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Breanna Stewart: 18.8 pts | 9.6 reb | 3.6 ast | +/-: +8.4
Jonquel Jones: 13.0 pts | 6.4 reb | 2.2 ast | +/-: -1.0
Satou Sabally: 13.0 pts | 1.8 reb | 2.2 ast | +/-: +5.4
Leonie Fiebich: 9.4 pts | 4.0 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: +2.8
Final Word
In closing, we've got a Sunday slate packed with WNBA action, and I can't wait to see what unfolds. The Golden State Valkyries and Las Vegas Aces are set for an electric showdown, as both teams fight tooth-and-nail for dominance. Kayla McBride and Kia Nurse of the Valkyries will face off against Las Vegas' MVP candidates A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray. It's going to be a barnburner, folks. So grab your popcorn and settle in — it's time for some top-notch basketball. Enjoy the games!
