Stokes vs. Austin (Ilyafin got the ball)Austin received an assist from Ilyafin and hit a two-point shot
Thornton missed a three-pointerAustin defensively reboundedAustin missed a three-pointerBurton defended the reboundZendarasny received an assist from Burton and hit a pull-up jumperAmor missed a three-pointerOyevira grabbed offensive reboundsMcMahon made a passing error, and Williams intercepted the ballWilliams missed a two-point layupAmor defended the reboundAustin missed a two-point layupAustin grabbed offensive reboundsAustin missed a two-point shotValkyrie grabbed the defensive reboundAustin committed an off-ball foulStokes missed a three-pointerAustin defensively reboundedIlyafin's foot-drive layup was blocked by StokesThe Mystics grabbed the offensive reboundIriafin received an assist from Oyevira and scored on a layupThornton missed a three-pointerAmor defended the reboundIlyafin missed a three-pointerValkyrie grabbed the defensive reboundZandalasny missed a three-pointerAustin defensively reboundedMcMahon made a passing error, and Burton intercepted the ballAustin committed a shooting foulThornton received two free throws, making the firstThe Mystics made a substitution, with Bates coming in to replace AustinThornton made his second free throwAmor missed a drifting shotThe Mystics grabbed the offensive reboundThe mysterious man violated the 24-second ruleZandalasny missed a two-point jumperBates defended the reboundAmor made a mistake and the ball was intercepted by ZandalasnyWilliams missed a layup on a driveIriyafen defended the reboundOyevira missed a three-pointerBurton defended the reboundThornton pulled up and missed a long-range jumperMcMahon defensively reboundsIlyafin received an assist from Bates and hit a two-point shotAmor committed a personal foul
Official pauseMystic substitutions: Olsen came on to replace AmoreThe Mystics made a substitution, with Flores coming on to replace McMahonAmihré came on to replace ThorntonSaren came on to replace BurtonHayes came on to replace ZandalasnyCaitlin came on to replace StokesSaren missed a three-pointerBates defended the reboundOlson missed a three-pointerWilliams defended the reboundSalen received an assist from Caitlyn and hit a jumperIriafen received an assist from Olsen and scored on a layupFlores committed a personal foulMystic substitution: Dugalic came on to replace OyevilaThe Mystic made a substitution, with McMahon coming on to replace IlyafinSaren missed a step-back jumperHayes grabbed offensive reboundsWilliams missed a pull-up jumper from a threeFlores defensively reboundsFlores made a mistake while conceding the ball, which was intercepted by AmikhréAmihré made a walking errorCharles came on to replace WilliamsFlores made a passing error and the ball was intercepted by AmihréAmihré made a mistake while dribbling out of boundsBates scored on a layupCaitlin fouled while shootingBates made free throwsHayes missed a drifting shotValkyrie grabbed the offensive reboundSaren's foot's driving layup was blocked by BatesFlores defensively reboundsBates committed an offensive foulBates committed an offensive foul and committed a mistakeCharles received an assist from Hayes and drove for a layupBates received an assist from McMahon and scored on a layupCaitlin received an assist from Hayes and hit a three-pointerBates received an assist from Olson and scored on a layupEnd of the first quarterWashington Mystics vs. Golden State Valkyries – July 7, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries continued their impressive inaugural WNBA campaign with a gritty 62-49 road victory over the Washington Mystics on July 7, 2026. The game, played at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., was a defensive battle from start to finish, with the Valkyries holding the Mystics to just 49 points — their lowest output of the season.
Golden State’s defense was the story of the night. They forced 17 turnovers and contested nearly every shot inside the paint, limiting Washington’s frontcourt to a combined 23 points. The Valkyries’ ball movement on offense was crisp, generating 18 assists on 24 made field goals. Guard Sydney Wiese led all scorers with 18 points, including three 3-pointers in the second half that helped build a double-digit lead.
For Washington, struggling with offensive rhythm, veteran Natasha Cloud tried to spark the offense with 9 points and 7 assists, but the Mystics shot just 31% from the field. The loss drops Washington to 9-10 on the season, while Golden State improves to 12-7, solidifying their place in the playoff picture as an expansion team that is exceeding all expectations.
Head coach Natalie Nakase praised her team's discipline: “We knew Washington would try to slow us down, but our defensive rotations were sharp, and we stayed patient on offense. It’s a great win on the road.”
The Valkyries now return to the Bay Area to face the Chicago Sky, while the Mystics will look to bounce back against the New York Liberty.
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