Game Details
Matchup: Golden State Valkyries (2-4) vs. Phoenix Mercury (5-3)
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM PT
Venue: PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ
Broadcast: KPIX+ (Bay Area), KMAX (Sacramento), Amazon Prime
Recent Performance:
Valkyries are 0-1 in the Commissioner’s Cup, losing to the Lynx 86-75.
Mercury won their first Commissioner’s Cup game, defeating the Sparks 91-86.
Phoenix is 3-3 in Western Conference play, while Golden State is 1-2.
Key Players to Watch
Phoenix Mercury:
Satou Sabally: 21.3 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 2.1 SPG – One of the league’s top scorers.
Alyssa Thomas: 15.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 8.0 APG – A versatile playmaker.
Golden State Valkyries:
Veronica Burton: 21 points in last game vs. Lynx.
Kate Martin: Career-high 14 points in last game.
Game Analysis & Prediction
The Valkyries are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and secure their first Commissioner’s Cup victory. Despite their struggles, Golden State showed promise in their preseason finale, where they defeated Phoenix by five points. However, this will be their first regular-season matchup against the Mercury. Phoenix has been one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference, led by Satou Sabally, who ranks sixth in the league in scoring. The Mercury also boast one of the best defenses, allowing just 93.4 points per 100 possessions. With Alyssa Thomas contributing across the board, Phoenix will be tough to beat at home.
GAME ODDS
Golden State Valkyries 157
Phoenix Mercury – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 4, 2025
