Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Tempo - 8/2/26
WNBA Golden State Valkyries

Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Tempo - 8/2/26

Published on July 30, 2026 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Golden State Valkyries News Release


The Valkyries host the first of two straight home matchups against the Toronto Tempo at Chase Center on Sunday (5:30 p.m. PT). The Valkyries dropped to third in the WNBA standings with a loss to the Phoenix Mercury and look to get back in the win column against the 11th-place Tempo.

Valkyries vs. Tempo

Monday, Aug. 2 | Tipoff: 5:30 p.m.

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Cecilia Zandalasini scored 11 of her team-high 16 points in the second quarter of the Valkyries' 91-89 loss to the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday. Zandalasini helped the Valkyries overcome an 11-0 first-quarter run by the Mercury and put Golden State up by as many as 13 points in the first half. However, Phoenix responded with 11 straight points in the fourth quarter, swinging the momentum back in its favor. The Mercury tied a WNBA season high for free throw attempts, attempting 43 and making 32. Golden State was outscored by 17 points from the foul line, 32-15, and had 24 fewer free throw attempts, 43-19. Four of the Valkyries' five starters committed at least five fouls, with both Zandalasini and Kaila Charles fouling out. The Valkyries' starting lineup was notably missing All-Star starter Gabby Williams due to reconditioning. In Williams' absence, Golden State had six players score in double figures, and all nine players who entered the game scored. Phoenix's All-Star Kahleah Copper led all scorers with 27 points, while Alyssa Thomas added 25 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. » Full Game Recap

COMPELLING NOTE:

VALKYRIES: Janelle Salaün made WNBA history by making her 69th 3-pointer of the season, the most in a single season by a reserve. Salaün has made the sixth-most 3-pointers in the league this season overall. She has also scored the most points off the bench by a reserve this season, 358, which is 126 more than the next closest player, Sophie Cunningham.

TEMPO: Marina Mabrey is the first All-Star in Tempo franchise history. In her first season with the Tempo, Mabrey tied a WNBA record with 53 points and nine 3-pointers in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 25. She leads the WNBA in total made 3-pointers this season with 85 and ranks fifth in total points scored with 549.

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