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Golden State Valkyries Set Expansion Wins Record With 90-59 Rout of Sky

The Valkyries’ record-breaking 18th victory fuels their push toward a postseason berth.

Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looking to pass the ball is defended by Laeticia Amihere #3 and Kaitlyn Chen #2 of the Golden State Valkyries during the first half at Chase Center on June 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Overview

  • Golden State routed Chicago 90-59 with a dominant 27-9 third-quarter run to notch their franchise-record fourth straight win.
  • The victory pushed the Valkyries to 18-15, vaulted them into sixth place and broke the WNBA mark for wins by an expansion team.
  • The team shot 14-of-27 from beyond the arc, showcasing a late-season offensive surge that has fueled their recent winning streak.
  • Cecilia Zandalasini led the charge with a career-high 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, supported by 14 points from Iliana Rupert off the bench.
  • The Sky fell to 8-25, extending their slump to four losses with Angel Reese sidelined again and fueling draft-lottery speculation.