Veronica Burton Scores 25 Points, Dishes Out 8 Assists as Valkyries Hold Off Mercury for 87-81 Win
Veronica Burton scored 19 points before halftime and Golden State shot 57.1% while forcing 16 Phoenix turnovers.
- On Tuesday, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Phoenix Mercury 87-81 at home, snapping a two-game losing streak. Veronica Burton and Gabby Williams each scored 25 points.
- Golden State built an 18-point lead in the first half behind strong shooting, but Phoenix rallied in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 66-61. The Mercury outscored the Valkyries 29-17 during that period.
- Contributing 11 points off the bench, Janelle Salaun bolstered the Valkyries' momentum, while Burton scored 19 of her 25 points before halftime and recorded eight assists.
- Phoenix drops to 3-2 on the road against the Western Conference after committing 16 turnovers that resulted in 17 points for the Valkyries. The loss proved costly in the tight final minutes.
- The Valkyries visit Seattle on Friday night, while the Mercury travel to Dallas on Thursday night to continue their respective schedules.
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Veronica Burton scores 25 points, dishes out 8 assists as Valkyries hold off Mercury for 87-81 win
Veronica Burton scored 19 of her 25 points in the first half as Golden State quickly built a big lead and also dished out eight assists, Gabby Williams added 25 points, and the Valkyries held off the Phoenix Mercury for an 87-81 win.
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Golden State 87, Phoenix 81
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In the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), success once again accompanied the San Francisco Golden State Valkyries (7/5) team represented by Justė Jocytė. The California club defeated one of the Western Conference outsiders, the Phoenix Mercury (4/9), at home 87:81 (22:18, 27:14, 17:29, 21:20).
Phoenix Mercury's second-quarter slump too much to overcome vs. Golden State Valkyries - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports
SAN FRANCISCO — The Phoenix Mercury’s 87-81 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday was about more than missed opportunities — it was about offensive inconsistency. Image | Source: Burn City SportsJun 9, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard-forward Kahleah Copper (2) shoots a layup against Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn…
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