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Valkyries Seek Elusive Win vs. Top Lynx
20 Aug
Summary
- Golden State Valkyries are on a six-game winning streak.
- The Minnesota Lynx hold the WNBA's best record.
- Valkyries have not yet defeated the Minnesota Lynx.
The Golden State Valkyries are riding a formidable six-game winning streak as they prepare to host the Minnesota Lynx, the WNBA's top team by record. This game is particularly significant as the Valkyries have yet to defeat the Lynx in franchise history.
Minnesota has been on a dominant run, winning nine of their last ten games. In previous seasons, the Valkyries were swept by the Lynx and lost in the playoffs. Their struggles against Minnesota have continued into the current 2026 season.
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase emphasized the team's defensive consistency as key to their success. Golden State boasts the league's lowest opponent scoring average at 76.7 points per game and is also the WNBA's top three-point shooting team.
However, neutralizing the Lynx's system, featuring talents like Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard, and Napheesa Collier, presents a major challenge. Coach Nakase highlighted Minnesota's cohesive team defense as a primary obstacle for her team to overcome.
