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Golden State Valkyries

06-01 03:30

81 - 91

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TO88%

81%TO

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Ended81 - 91

10:00

Smith vs. Stokes (Zandalasny gets the ball)

0-0

9:43

Thornton missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:40

Yang defensively rebounded

0-0

9:26

Young received an assist from Smith and scored on a drive

0-2

9:16

Stokes missed a three-pointer

0-2

9:14

Wilson defended the rebound

0-2

9:02

Young missed a three-pointer

0-2

8:58

Burton defended the rebound

0-2

8:41

Burton scored on a driving layup

2-2

8:25

Tarport's three-pointer missed

2-2

8:22

Wilson grabbed offensive rebounds

2-2

8:21

Wilson scored on a driving layup

2-4

8:07

Williams received an assist from Burton and hit a two-pointer

4-4

7:49

Wilson missed a jumper

4-4

7:46

Stokes defended the rebound

4-4

7:26

Stokes missed a jumper

4-4

7:23

Zandalasny grabs offensive rebounds

4-4

7:21

Zendarasny missed a three-pointer and a pull-up jumper

4-4

7:21

Wilson defended the rebound

4-4

7:19

Wilson made a mistake and the ball was intercepted by Williams

4-4

7:13

Zandalasny missed a three-pointer

4-4

7:09

Wilson defended the rebound

4-4

7:04

Young received an assist from Gray and scored a two-point layup

4-6

6:46

Williams' foot-driven layup was blocked by Wilson

4-6

6:43

Smith defensively rebounded

4-6

6:40

Gray's three-pointer missed from distance

4-6

6:33

Smith grabbed offensive rebounds

4-6

6:33

Smith hit a two-point shot

4-8

6:20

Burton missed a layup on a drive

4-8

6:18

Smith defensively rebounded

4-8

6:14

Young made a mistake while dribbling out of bounds

4-8

6:01

Williams received an assist from Burton and hit a three-pointer

7-8

5:46

Wilson missed a three-pointer

7-8

5:43

Williams defended the rebound

7-8

5:35

Zendalasny missed a two-point shot

7-8

5:33

Smith defensively rebounded

7-8

5:30

Williams committed a kick violation

7-8

5:30

Charles came on to replace Zandalasny

7-8

5:30

The ace made a substitution: Carter came on to replace Talport

7-8

5:23

Wilson missed a jumper

7-8

5:20

Stokes defended the rebound

7-8

5:01

Burton missed a pull-up jumper

7-8

4:59

Smith defensively rebounded

7-8

4:44

Young received an assist from Gray and hit a three-pointer

7-11

4:31

Gray committed a personal foul

7-11

4:31

Official suspension

7-11

4:31

Amihré came on to replace Stokes

7-11

4:21

Amihré missed a two-point shot

7-11

4:18

Yang defensively rebounded

7-11

4:07

Amihré committed a shooting foul

7-11

4:07

Carter received two free throws, making the first

7-12

4:07

Carter missed his second free throw

7-12

4:00

Thornton defensively rebounded

7-12

3:54

Williams hit a three-pointer

10-12

3:37

Carter received an assist from Gray and hit a three-pointer

10-15

3:20

Thornton received an assist from Charles and hit a three-pointer

13-15

3:07

Smith missed a jumper

13-15

3:04

Thornton defensively rebounded

13-15

3:00

Charles's three-pointer missed from distance

13-15

2:57

Amihré grabbed offensive rebounds

13-15

2:55

Thornton received an assist from Amikhré and hit a three-pointer

16-15

2:43

Gray made a passing error, and Burton intercepted the ball

16-15

2:40

Charles committed an offensive foul

16-15

2:40

Charles committed an offensive foul and turnover

16-15

2:40

Caitlin came on to replace Burton

16-15

2:40

Salen came on to replace Amihré

16-15

2:40

The ace made a substitution: Turner came on to replace Smith

16-15

2:40

The ace was substituted, with Bell coming in to replace Gray

16-15

2:23

Turner missed a two-point shot

16-15

2:18

Saren defensively rebounds

16-15

2:15

Saren missed a three-pointer

16-15

2:11

Wilson defended the rebound

16-15

2:02

Wilson received an assist from Young and scored on a driving layup

16-17

1:49

Caitlin Foot's driving layup was blocked by Carter

16-17

1:49

Valkyrie grabbed the offensive rebound

16-17

1:49

Hayes came on to replace Williams

16-17

1:42

Saren's foot's driving layup was blocked by Turner

16-17

1:38

Salen grabs offensive rebounds

16-17

1:37

Caitlin received an assist from Saren and hit a three-pointer

19-17

1:13

Saren committed a shooting foul

19-17

1:13

Carter received two free throws, making the first

19-18

1:13

Stokes came on to replace Thornton

19-18

1:13

The ace substitution: Talport came on to replace Young

19-18

1:13

The ace made a substitution, with Gray coming on to replace Wilson

19-18

1:13

Carter made his second free throw

19-19

55.0

Salen received an assist from Caitlyn and hit a jumper

21-19

32.8

Hayes committed a shooting foul

21-19

32.8

Gray received two free throws, making the first

21-20

32.8

Zandalasny came on to replace Charles

21-20

32.8

Gray made his second free throw

21-21

25.5

Talporter committed a shooting foul

21-21

25.5

Hayes received two free throws, making the first

22-21

25.5

Charles came on to replace Caitlyn

22-21

25.5

Burton came on to replace Zandalasny

22-21

25.5

Hayes made his second free throw

23-21

2.9

Gray's fadeaway jumper missed

23-21

0.7

Turner grabbed offensive rebounds

23-21

0.0

End of the first quarter

23-21

Match Info

Aces Dominate Valkyries in WNBA Season Opener

The Las Vegas Aces kicked off the 2026 WNBA season with a commanding 91-81 road victory over the expansion Golden State Valkyries on June 1 at Chase Center. The defending champions showed their championship pedigree early, building a double-digit lead in the first half and never looking back.

Match Overview

In front of a sold-out crowd of 18,064 fans, the Aces (1-0) controlled the tempo from the opening tip. Las Vegas shot 48% from the field and out-rebounded the Valkyries 42-31, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities. Golden State (0-1), playing their first-ever regular-season home game, struggled to contain the Aces' high-powered offense, particularly in transition.

Key Moments

First quarter surge: Las Vegas opened on a 14-2 run, forcing Golden State into three early turnovers. Guard Chelsea Gray orchestrated the attack with 8 points and 4 assists in the period.
Third-quarter response: Trailing by 16 at halftime, the Valkyries cut the deficit to 7 midway through the third quarter behind a 9-0 run led by forward Emma Tippett. However, Aces star A'ja Wilson scored 6 straight points to restore order.
Clutch free throws: Las Vegas shot 22-of-26 from the line in the fourth quarter to seal the win, with guard Kelsey Plum converting 8-of-8.

Standout Performers

A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas): 28 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks. The reigning MVP dominated inside and hit two critical three-pointers in the second half.
Jackie Young (Las Vegas): 19 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds. Her all-around effort sparked the Aces' transition game.
Emma Tippett (Golden State): 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting. The rookie forward was a bright spot for the Valkyries, showing versatility from beyond the arc (4-of-6) and in the post.

Tactical Story

The Aces' defensive switching gave the Valkyries fits, holding them to 38% shooting overall. Golden State's backcourt of Kelsey Mitchell and Kayla McBride combined for just 8 assists against 7 turnovers. Meanwhile, Las Vegas excelled in pick-and-roll situations, with Wilson and center Elizabeth Kitley creating mismatches that led to 52 points in the paint.

Impact on the Standings

The victory places the Aces atop the early WNBA standings alongside other opening-night winners. For the Valkyries, the loss marks a learning experience as they integrate 10 new players into head coach Natalie Nakase's system. Golden State will look to bounce back on June 3 against the Dallas Wings.

Both teams return to action later this week, with Las Vegas hosting the Minnesota Lynx on June 4 in what promises to be a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals.