Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Mercury - 7/14/25
Published on July 12, 2025 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Golden State Valkyries News Release
The Golden State Valkyries are back at Chase Center, hosting the Phoenix Mercury on Monday at 7 p.m. Monday's game is History of Bay Area Women's Basketball Night at Chase Center and the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Valkyries wrist pouch.
Valkyries vs. Mercury
Monday, July 14 | Tipoff: 7 p.m.
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LAST TIME OUT
The Golden State Valkyries eclipsed 100 points for the first time in franchise history in their 104-102 loss to the Aces in Las Vegas on Saturday. Reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson led the way with 34 points on 12-for-16 shooting and grabbed 16 rebounds - she passed Swin Cash for 25th on the WNBA's all-time scoring list. The Aces also got critical contributions from All-Star guard Jackie Young, who scored 24 of her 30 points in the second half, including several clutch buckets. The Valkyries had five players score in double figures, paced by Janelle Salaün and Tiffany Hayes who scored 16 points apiece. » Full Game Recap
PHOENIX SCOUTING REPORT
The Phoenix Mercury are in second place in the Western Conference and are loaded with talent. All-Star forward Satou Sabally is averaging a team-high 19.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, while All-Star guard Alyssa Thomas leads the team in assists (9.5 APG) and steals per game (1.6 SPG). The Mercury recently brought back a familiar face, signing six-time All-Star guard DeWanna Bonner, who spent her first 10 WNBA seasons with the organization. Bonner began the 2025 season on the Indiana Fever before being released to free agency, seeking a new situation.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from July 12, 2025
- A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young Combine for 64 Points to Lift Aces over Valkyries 104-102 - Las Vegas Aces
- Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Mercury - 7/14/25 - Golden State Valkyries
- Valkyries Crack 100 Points for First Time, Fall to Aces Behind A'ja Wilson's 34-Point 16-Rebound Return - Golden State Valkyries
- Postgame Notes: Min vs Chi (7.12.25) - Minnesota Lynx
- Game Preview: Dallas Wings at Indiana Fever - July 13 - Dallas Wings
- Ariel Atkins Scores 27 Points in 87-81 Sky Win over Lynx - Chicago Sky
- Storm Rally in Fourth Quarter, Breeze past Connecticut, 79-65 - Seattle Storm
- Fever Close out Homestand by Hosting Wings - Indiana Fever
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