Venue: Chase Center — San Francisco, California
Tip‑Off: 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN / WNBA League Pass
This is the first-ever Aces–Valkyries matchup at Chase Center with both teams above .500, and it carries early‑season Western Conference implications.
VENUE & WEATHER
Chase Center — San Francisco, CA
Indoor arena — no weather impact
Historically boosts pace and scoring due to sightlines and rim softness
Golden State is 3–1 at home this season
INJURY REPORT
Las Vegas Aces
A’ja Wilson — Probable (ankle soreness)
Chelsea Gray — OUT (foot)
Kelsey Plum — Available
Alicia Clark — Available
Kate Martin — Available
Gray’s absence continues to reshape Vegas’ offensive structure.
Golden State Valkyries
Cameron Brink — Probable (shoulder)
Kahleah Copper — Available
Natasha Cloud — Available
Monique Billings — OUT (knee)
Li Meng — Available
Golden State is healthier overall and has its full guard rotation active.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
LAS VEGAS ACES (4–3)
Last 5 Games: 3–2
Most Recent: Beat Minnesota 89–82
Team Profile
Offense: 87.1 PPG (3rd)
Defense: 83.4 PAPG (7th)
Pace: Fast
Strengths: Star power, rim protection, transition scoring
Weaknesses: Half‑court creation without Chelsea Gray, defensive rebounding
Vegas is still adjusting to life without Gray, but A’ja Wilson is playing at an MVP level.
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES (5–2)
Last 5 Games: 4–1
Most Recent: Beat Phoenix 92–84
Team Profile
Offense: 85.3 PPG (5th)
Defense: 80.7 PAPG (4th)
Pace: Moderate
Strengths: Guard play, perimeter defense, spacing
Weaknesses: Interior depth, defensive rebounding
Golden State has quickly become one of the league’s toughest home teams.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
A’ja Wilson (LVA) vs. Cameron Brink (GSV)
Wilson: 25.4 PPG, 10.8 RPG
Brink: 2.9 BPG, elite rim deterrence
Edge: Wilson — Brink can challenge her vertically, but Wilson’s mid‑range game is the separator.
Kelsey Plum (LVA) vs. Natasha Cloud (GSV)
Plum: 19.1 PPG, 38% from three
Cloud: One of the league’s best perimeter defenders
Edge: Even — Plum’s scoring vs. Cloud’s physicality is a true chess match.
Kahleah Copper (GSV) vs. Jackie Young (LVA)
Copper: 21.7 PPG, elite slasher
Young: 18.4 PPG, 5.2 APG, two‑way force
Edge: Slight to Copper — her downhill pressure is a problem for Vegas’ perimeter defense.
SERIES HISTORY
All‑Time (Valkyries’ Inaugural Season)
Aces lead 1–0
Last meeting: Aces 94, Valkyries 88 (May 10, 2026)
At Chase Center
First meeting ever
BETTING TRENDS
Las Vegas Aces
4–1 ATS in last 5
Over is 3–1 in last 4
2–2 on the road
Golden State Valkyries
5–2 ATS this season
Under is 4–2 in last 6
3–1 at home
Matchup Trends
First meeting in San Francisco
Both teams top‑5 in offensive efficiency
GAME ODDS
Las Vegas Aces – 1
Golden State Valkyries 167
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 30, 2026
