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The Mercury beat the Valkyries 81–72 at home on Aug 22, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  GS | 15 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 72 |
  PHX | 17 | 24 | 26 | 14 | 81 |
Golden State ValkyriesPhoenix Mercury| GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janelle Salaun | 29 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 7-12 | 1-5 |
| Iliana Rupert | 26 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3-9 | 3-6 |
| Veronica Burton | 25 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 5-10 | 1-5 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 21 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Kaila Charles | 26 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-3 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 22 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1-9 | 0-2 |
| Carla Leite | 16 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1-6 | 0-2 |
| Kate Martin | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3-6 | 1-4 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 72 | 31 | 20 | 25-67 | 8-31 |
| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 37 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 5-9 | 0-0 |
| Kahleah Copper | 29 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 5-14 | 2-5 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 28 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 6-9 | 4-6 |
| Satou Sabally | 27 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-3 |
| Natasha Mack | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 24 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 5-9 | 4-6 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 17 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Kathryn Westbeld | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Lexi Held | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Kalani Brown | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kitija Laksa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Kiana Williams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 81 | 33 | 25 | 28-64 | 14-32 |
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 | 25-66 | 38% | 7-28 25% |
| PHX | 28-64 | 44% | 14-32 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. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. 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 chiefRyan Sassano · also working Tyler Mirkovich, Ashley Gloss
Counts per game across his last 6 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast; a small sample under 15 games.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 29.5 | 12.8 | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 28.0 | 10.3 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Janelle Salaun | 27.7 | 11.2 | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 27.6 | 12.5 | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 20.6 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| Iliana Rupert | 19.5 | 8.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| Carla Leite | 19.3 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Kate Martin | 15.7 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 32.7 | 16.9 | 9.9 | 8.4 |
| Kahleah Copper | 27.6 | 14.9 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Satou Sabally | 24.6 | 13.8 | 4.7 | 2.3 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 24.3 | 11.5 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 23.3 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 22.5 | 7.1 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Natasha Mack | 18.7 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
| Kathryn Westbeld | 15.3 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
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.
