The Golden State Valkyries earned a hard-fought 84-79 road win against the Phoenix Mercury on May 12, 2025. In a game of runs, the Valkyries withstood a late fourth-quarter surge from the Mercury to claim an important victory. Phoenix started quickly, leveraging their home-court advantage to take an early lead, but Golden State's bench unit provided a spark in the second quarter to swing momentum. The third quarter was a defensive struggle, with both teams trading baskets. The Mercury mounted a final charge in the last five minutes, cutting a double-digit deficit to just three points, but critical turnovers in the final minute sealed their fate. The Valkyries' ability to hit free throws down the stretch proved decisive. The result marked a statement win for the expansion Valkyries against a perennial contender. Mercury coach credited Golden State's defensive pressure, while the Valkyries' coach emphasized her team's growing chemistry.