Overview
- Golden State followed an 80-66 win over first-place Minnesota with an 89-64 rout of the Connecticut Sun, moving to 27-11 and into second place in the WNBA standings.
- The win over Minnesota was the franchise’s first victory against the Lynx this season and the first in the teams’ 10‑game history.
- The rout of Connecticut produced a franchise record 54 bench points as reserves Janelle Salaun, Kaila Charles and Kaitlyn Chen delivered major scoring and energy.
- Veronica Burton has evolved into the team’s primary playmaker and on-court leader, delivering high assist and steal totals while coach Natalie Nakase praises her decision-making.
- Coach Nakase confirmed Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun and Cecilia Zandalasini will depart for FIBA World Cup duty after the New York game and the club plans to lean on its depth and developmental players during the brief absence.