WNBA Game Preview: Las Vegas Aces (15-14) vs. Golden State Valkyries (14-14)

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Match Overview

The Las Vegas Aces (15–14) travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Valkyries (14–14) on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in a pivotal Western Conference showdown at Chase Center. With playoff seeding on the line and the season series at 2–1 in favor of Las Vegas, this final regular-season meeting could determine tiebreaker rights and postseason positioning.

Tipoff: 7:00 PM PT

Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

Broadcast: NBA TV, KPIX+ (Bay Area), KMAX (Sacramento)

Radio: 95.7 The Game

Las Vegas Aces – Form & Key Insights

The Aces rebounded from a historic 53-point loss to Minnesota with a dominant 101–77 win over Golden State on August 3. Jewell Loyd led the way with 27 points, while A’ja Wilson posted a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Las Vegas has won two straight against the Valkyries and aims to close the season series 3–1.

Recent Form:

W vs Valkyries (101–77)

L vs Minnesota Lynx (58–111)

W vs Phoenix Mercury (89–85)

Team Stats (Last 10 Games):

Points per Game: 85.1

Rebounds: 34.3

Assists: 20.0

Field Goal %: 43.9%

Opponent PPG: 86.1

Key Players:

A’ja Wilson: 21.3 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 2.3 BPG

Jewell Loyd: 27 points in last game, veteran leadership

Jackie Young: 15.7 PPG, 50% FG over last 10 games

Golden State Valkyries – Form & Key Insights

The Valkyries return home after a five-game road trip, finishing 3–2. Their three-game win streak was snapped by Las Vegas, but they’ll look to bounce back at Chase Center, where they previously beat the Aces by 27 points in a Commissioner’s Cup game on June 7.

Recent Form:

L vs Aces (77–101)

W vs Chicago Sky (73–66)

W vs Atlanta Dream (82–78)

Team Stats (Last 10 Games):

Points per Game: 76.2

Rebounds: 35.2

Assists: 18.9

Field Goal %: 38.7%

Opponent PPG: 79.0

Key Players:

Veronica Burton: 10.8 PPG, 5.2 APG

Iliana Rupert: 57.1% from 3-point range over last 5 games

Janelle Salaun: 10.4 PPG over last 10 games

Injury Report:

Kayla Thornton: Out for season (knee)

Monique Billings: Out (ankle)

Tiffany Hayes & Cecilia Zandalasini: Questionable

Head-to-Head & Season Series

Season Series: Las Vegas leads 2–1

June 7: Valkyries 95–68 Aces

July 12: Aces 104–102 Valkyries

August 3: Aces 101–77 Valkyries

Playoff Implications: Aces hold tiebreaker with a win; Valkyries must win to even series

Final Thoughts

This WNBA Western Conference battle between the Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries is more than just a regular-season game—it’s a playoff preview with seeding implications. Expect high intensity, star performances, and a packed Chase Center as these two rivals clash for the final time this season.

GAME ODDS

Las Vegas Aces                                  – 6.5

Golden State Valkyries                  159.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025