Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Tip-off: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: ION
Radio: 95.7 The Game (Golden State)
Match Context
The Golden State Valkyries, riding a three-game win streak, visit the struggling Chicago Sky in their final regular-season meeting. Golden State is 2–0 against Chicago this season, including a 73–66 win on August 1. The Valkyries are currently 7th in the playoff race, while Chicago sits 12th, 7.5 games out of postseason contention with eight games left.
Key Players to Watch
Golden State Valkyries
Veronica Burton – Coming off a franchise-record 30-point game (10–13 FG, 6–9 3PT), plus 7 rebounds and 7 assists
Cecilia Zandalasini – Scored 20 points with 6 threes vs. Washington
Tiffany Hayes – Leading scorer (12.2 PPG); key veteran presence
Temi Fagbenle – Top rebounder (5.3 RPG) and rim protector
Chicago Sky
Ariel Atkins – Leading active scorer (13.1 PPG); ejected last game
Kamilla Cardoso – Posted 24 points and 9 rebounds vs. Connecticut
Elizabeth Williams – 5.2 RPG; defensive anchor
Angel Reese – Out with back injury (14.2 PPG, 12.6 RPG); Sky are 1–8 without her
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Record | Last 10 | PPG | Opp PPG | FG% | 3PT% |
| Valkyries | 17–15 | 6–4 | 80.4 | 79.8 | 40.4% | 32.1% |
| Sky | 8–24 | 1–9 | 75.9 | 86.4 | 41.9% | 32.8% |
Valkyries rank 3rd in defense, holding opponents to 40.7% shooting
Sky have lost 11 of their last 12, including three straight
Valkyries average 158.8 total points per game, Sky average 161.5
Tactical Breakdown
Golden State will lean on Burton’s hot hand and Zandalasini’s perimeter shooting.
Chicago must find scoring without Reese and avoid foul trouble after multiple ejections last game.
Expect Valkyries to control tempo and exploit Chicago’s interior defense.
GAME ODDS
Golden State Valkyries – 4.5
Chicago Sky 151
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 14, 2025
