SAN FRANCISCO — The Phoenix Mercury look to keep riding the wave of momentum as they head to California to visit the Golden State Valkyries for the first time in franchise history on Monday evening.
Phoenix Preview
Jul 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) defends against Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) during the second half at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Mercury won their last matchup, defeating the Minnesota Lynx, 79-71, on July 9. Phoenix went on a 19-4 run in the fourth quarter to stun the first-place Lynx. While the Mercury has been known to be shooter-friendly from beyond the arc this season, they were only one for 16 and made most of their points from the field.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) has her shot defended by Minnesota Lynx forward Jessica Shepard (15) during the second quarter at PHX Arena on July 9, 2025. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Phoenix forward Alyssa Thomas scored a career-high of 29 points in the win and had her first triple-double as a Mercury — the 16th of her career.
Phoenix is 14-6 and second in the Western Conference.
Golden State Preview
Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) drives the ball past Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
The Valkyries come off a loss against the Las Vegas Aces, 104-102, on July 12. Both teams played a close game and were tied in the fourth quarter with 1:49 left. However, Golden State couldn’t stop Las Vegas’ Jackie Young as she made her team’s last 10 points for the win.
Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) dribbles the ball against Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun (13) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
Janelle Salaun led scoring for the Valkyries with 16 points, shooting 46.2% from the field and 20.0% from three.
Golden State is now 10-10 and fourth in the Western Conference.
Previous Encounter
Mercury guard Lexi Held (1) shoots against Valkyries forward Teri Fagbenle (14) during a game at PHX Arena in Phoenix on June 5, 2025. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Mercury and the Valkyries last met on June 5, where the Mercury took an 86-77 win at home. Phoenix’s Lexi Held had a career-high in points against Golden State, scoring 24 points.
When To Watch
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The Phoenix Mercury and Golden State Valkyries will meet on Monday, July 14 at 7 p.m.
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