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WNBA Game Preview: Las Vegas Aces (4-2) vs. Golden State Valkyries (2-4)

Game Details

Time: 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

Broadcast: ABC, ESPN+

Team Overview & Recent Performance

Las Vegas Aces (4-2, 2-1 Western Conference)

The two-time defending WNBA champions have had an up-and-down start to the season but are finding their rhythm. After a 20-point loss to Seattle, the Aces bounced back with a 75-70 road win over the Storm, led by A’ja Wilson (19 PTS, 7 REB, 4 BLK, 3 STL) and Jackie Young (12 PTS, 2 STL).

Golden State Valkyries (2-5, 1-3 Western Conference)

The expansion team started strong, winning two of their first three games, but has since lost four straight. In their last outing, they blew an eight-point fourth-quarter lead, falling 86-77 to the Phoenix Mercury. Veronica Burton (16 PTS, 2 STL) and Temi Fagbenle (12 PTS, 11 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK) led the way.

Key Players to Watch

Las Vegas Aces

A’ja Wilson – Reigning MVP, averaging 22.8 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 4.2 APG, 2.3 SPG, 2.7 BPG.

Jackie Young18.2 PPG, a key perimeter scorer.

Chelsea Gray12.3 PPG, veteran leadership at point guard.

Jewell Loyd10.2 PPG, three-point shooting threat.

Golden State Valkyries

Veronica Burton – Leading scorer, averaging 12.6 PPG, 3.9 APG.

Kayla Thornton11.7 PPG, 5.7 RPG, defensive anchor.

Janelle Salaun2.2 three-pointers per game, perimeter shooting specialist.

Temi Fagbenle0.7 BPG, rim protector.

GAME ODDS

Las Vegas Aces                  – 11.5

Golden State Valkyries  160

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 6, 2025

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