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The Mercury beat the Valkyries 86–77 at home on Jun 5, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  GS | 16 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 77 |
  PHX | 21 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 86 |
Golden State ValkyriesPhoenix Mercury| GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 32 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4-13 | 1-7 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 30 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4-8 | 2-4 |
| Veronica Burton | 28 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-5 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 28 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 5-12 | 1-3 |
| Janelle Salaun | 22 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4-6 | 1-2 |
| Julie Vanloo | 24 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Kate Martin | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Stephanie Talbot | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Carla Leite | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Monique Billings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 77 | 29 | 17 | 25-60 | 9-29 |
| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sami Whitcomb | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3-9 | 2-6 |
| Kathryn Westbeld | 30 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3-7 | 1-2 |
| Kitija Laksa | 26 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Satou Sabally | 25 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 6-13 | 1-2 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 17 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Lexi Held | 27 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 7-15 | 4-9 |
| Murjanatu Musa | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| Haley Jones | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Kalani Brown | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 86 | 36 | 15 | 30-65 | 11-25 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 25-60 | 42% | 9-29 31% |
| PHX | 30-65 | 46% | 11-25 44% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
GS offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin) · 1 even
PHX offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · GS defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 13 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
GSPHXExpected pace: about 80 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 13 teams, 1st = best.
GSPHXCrew chiefRoy Gulbeyan · also working Tiara Cruse, Jason Alabanza
Counts per game across his last 38 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
No lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 29.5 | 12.0 | 6.2 | 1.0 |
| Janelle Salaun | 28.8 | 12.0 | 7.4 | 1.8 |
| Veronica Burton | 27.3 | 12.0 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 27.0 | 9.0 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| Monique Billings | 20.5 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 0.8 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 19.3 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 1.3 |
| Julie Vanloo | 18.3 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 3.2 |
| Stephanie Talbot | 15.8 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 33.2 | 15.2 | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Satou Sabally | 29.6 | 20.5 | 8.1 | 2.4 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 25.5 | 7.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Kathryn Westbeld | 24.4 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Kitija Laksa | 22.0 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 20.4 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Lexi Held | 20.3 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Kalani Brown | 16.0 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 0.6 |
GS offenseper gamePHX defenseRank among 13 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
GS offense vs PHX defensePHX offense vs GS defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
GSForAgainst50% of GS's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
GS 3series5 PHX| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | GS 89 | PHX 91 | PHX+2 | +2 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | PHX 81 | GS 87 | GS+6 | +6 |
| May 10, 2026 | PHX 79 | GS 95 | GS+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | GS 72 | PHX 81 | PHX+9 | +9 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | PHX 98 | GS 91 | PHX+7 | +7 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | PHX 78 | GS 77 | PHX+1 | +1 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | GS 77 | PHX 86 | PHX+9 | +9 |
| May 11, 2025 | GS 84 | PHX 79 | GS+5 | +5 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
