Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Sky - 8/21/26
WNBA Golden State Valkyries

Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Sky - 8/21/26

Published on August 20, 2026 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Golden State Valkyries News Release


The Valkyries begin a five-game road trip in Chicago, facing the Sky on Friday at 4:30 p.m PT. Golden State and Chicago have split their first two head-to-head meetings, meaning Friday's matchup will decide the season series. The Sky are fighting for their playoff lives, currently 6.5 games behind the eighth-place Dallas Wings, while the Valkyries have already secured their spot in the postseason. However, the Valkyries are looking to bounce back from a home loss to the Minnesota Lynx, get their road trip off to a quick start and potentially catch Minnesota in the standings. The Lynx are four games ahead of the Valkyries and have secured the head-to-head tiebreaker with one more head-to-head matchup remaining.

Valkyries vs. Sky

Friday, Aug. 19 | Tipoff: 7 p.m.

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LAST TIME OUT

The Golden State Valkyries fell to the number one seed Minnesota Lynx 77-66 on Wednesday night at Chase Center. Four Valkyries players reached double figures in scoring: Janelle Salaün (15), Veronica Burton (14), Tiffany Hayes (12), and Gabby Williams (10). Salaün and Hayes combined to outscore the Lynx's reserves 27-2. Despite strong efforts in the second half, the Valkyries were unable to gain the lead at any point in the contest, with the biggest deficit hitting 22 points.

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