Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Tempo - 8/4/26
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Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Tempo - 8/4/26

Published on August 3, 2026 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Golden State Valkyries News Release


The Valkyries will host a rematch with the Toronto Tempo at Chase Center on Tuesday. The Tempo acquired forward Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun ahead of the trade deadline to boost its frontcourt - Morrow averaged 11.6 points and 8.6 rebounds over 20 games with the Sun. Golden State won the first meeting by 17 points and welcomed back their former center Temi Fágbénlé, who played her first game at Ballhalla as an opponent.

Valkyries vs. Tempo

Tuesday, Aug. 4 | Tipoff: 7 p.m.

WATCH: KPIX+ (Bay Area), KMAX (Sacramento)

LISTEN: 95.7 The Game, ESPN 1320, The Audacy App

LAST TIME OUT

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Toronto Tempo 96-79, securing the win after a high scoring fourth quarter on Sunday night. Four Valkyries reached double-figures, with Janelle Salaün leading the team with 24 points and four three-pointers, followed by Veronica Burton putting up 17 points and three triples.

COMPELLING NOTE:

VALKYRIES: Janelle Salaün has scored 50 points over two games against the Toronto Tempo this season, including a career-high 26 points in the first matchup on July 8. Salaün combined for nine 3-pointers over those two matchups and ranks eighth in the WNBA in made 3-pointers per game (2.5 3PM).

TEMPO: Toronto could potentially get multiple reinforcements back for Tuesday's rematch as All-Star guard Marina Mabrey didn't play on Sunday due to a neck injury, nor did newly acquired forward Aneesah Morrow. The Tempo leaned on rookie guard Kiki Rice, who scored 16 points on 50 percent shooting on Sunday.

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