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Valkyries Become WNBA’s Winningest Expansion Team With Rout of Sky

Their franchise-best four-game streak powered by a perimeter surge and stout defense moves the Valkyries into sixth place in the tightly packed Western Conference.

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’s 90-59 win over Chicago on Aug. 15 marked its 18th victory, surpassing the 1998 Detroit Shock for the most wins by a WNBA expansion team.
  • A dominant 27-9 third quarter broke the game open and extended the Valkyries’ win streak to four, the longest in franchise history.
  • Cecilia Zandalasini scored a career-high 20 points and the team finished 14-of-27 from three-point range, continuing their recent perimeter hot streak.
  • Strong defense limited the Sky to 35.4% shooting overall and just 19 points in the second half, underscoring Golden State’s defensive identity.
  • With an 18-15 record, the Valkyries sit a half-game ahead of Indiana for sixth in the West, while Chicago falls to 8-25 with Angel Reese sidelined by a back injury.