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Valkyries Clinch Eighth Seed With 68-67 Win Over Mystics

A 68-67 victory over Washington handed Golden State the final playoff spot ahead of a road back-to-back that will test its depth.

Jul 14, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings (25) blows a kiss after scoring a three point basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky logo is seen on the court at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Jul 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Golden State Valkyries players celebrate after their game against the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Golden State Valkyries’ Monique Billings (25) heads to the basket against the Phoenix Mercury in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, July 14, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • Golden State improved to 13-13 with a 68-67 victory over Washington that propelled them into the eighth and final playoff seed.
  • Janelle Salaün delivered the go-ahead layup with one minute remaining and Iliana Rupert’s last-second defensive contest preserved the one-point win.
  • The Valkyries held the Mystics to a single field goal over the final 7:20, showcasing a defense-first approach in crunch time.
  • Off the bench, Kate Martin led the team with 14 points and sparked a 15-2 run early after checking in.
  • With All-Star Kayla Thornton sidelined for the season and a grueling back-to-back schedule looming, Golden State travels to Chicago looking to maintain its playoff push.