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Valkyries Surge on Road, Eyeing Mercury Upset
30 Jul
Summary
- Golden State Valkyries are on a five-game road winning streak.
- The matchup is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET.
- Veronica Burton and Kahleah Copper are key players for their respective teams.
The Golden State Valkyries, currently boasting a 19-8 record, are heading to face the Phoenix Mercury (10-18) following an impressive streak of five consecutive road victories. This WNBA matchup is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with tip-off at 10 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action via Fubo, USA, AZFamily, KPIX+, KMAX 31, and CNBC.
The Valkyries demonstrated a notable scoring pace, averaging 81.9 points per game, which is only slightly less than the 86.5 points the Mercury typically concede. Conversely, the Mercury's offense, led by players like Kahleah Copper, scores an average of 83.0 points, surpassing the 76.4 points the Valkyries generally allow. Veronica Burton has been a significant contributor for her team, averaging 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.
Injury updates indicate that Gabby Williams is questionable for the Valkyries due to reconditioning, while Iliana Rupert is out for the season due to pregnancy. The Mercury have not listed any injuries. Betting odds favor the Valkyries, with a spread of -3.5 points.
