Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Chicago Sky
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
This Friday, the Chicago Sky (7-19) will take on the Golden State Valkyries (12-13) at the Wintrust Arena.
In their most recent outing, the Golden State Valkyries secured a narrow victory against the Atlanta Dream, winning 77-75. Golden State achieved a field goal percentage of 47.6% by converting 30 of 63 attempts and made 11 out of 26 shots from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they recorded a solid 75% by sinking 6 of 8 attempts. The Valkyries outrebounded their opponents with a total of 34 boards, including 9 on the offensive end. They also notched 17 assists during the game, forced 6 turnovers from Atlanta, and made 4 steals. Defensively, Golden State allowed Atlanta to shoot 37.5% from the field, as the Dream went 24 for 64. Atlanta collected 8 assists, made 8 steals, and grabbed 27 rebounds (8 offensive, 19 defensive), along with 4 blocks. The Dream finished the game with a free throw percentage of 76.2%, converting 16 of 21 attempts and hitting 11 out of 33 from three-point range.
Cecilia Zandalasini was a standout player, contributing 18 points on an impressive 7 of 11 shooting, alongside 8 rebounds and 2 assists in 30 minutes of play.
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Currently, Golden State holds a record of 12-13 for the season. The Valkyries are shooting 31.1% from three-point range (235 of 756) and boasting a free throw percentage of 79.6%. They average 78.7 points per game, ranking 11th in the league, while their overall field goal percentage stands at 40.3%. The team commits an average of 14 turnovers and 18.7 personal fouls per game. On the boards, Golden State claims 36.3 rebounds per contest and has amassed 458 assists, positioning them 12th in the league for team passing. Defensively, the Valkyries force 12.4 turnovers per game and draw 18.5 fouls. Their opponents shoot 40.6% from the field (670 of 1,650), with Golden State allowing 33.6 rebounds per game. They rank first in the league for allowing assists, giving up a total of 475 this season and 33.2% from three-point distance. Notably, the Valkyries rank 3rd in the league for points allowed per game (78.5).
In their latest game, the Chicago Sky suffered a 103-86 defeat against the Washington Mystics. During this matchup, the Sky gathered 26 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards for a total of 37. They turned the ball over 12 times and secured 8 steals. Washington committed 17 fouls, which allowed Chicago to go to the free throw line 18 times, converting 16 for a remarkable 88.9%. The Sky made 6 of 19 attempts from three-point range (31.6%). At the end of the game, Chicago shot 32 of 71 from the floor for a field goal percentage of 45.1%, while the Mystics achieved an impressive 50.7% from the field, connecting on 36 of 71 attempts. From beyond the arc, Washington shot 41.7%, making 10 of 24, and hit 21 of 27 free throw tries (77.8%). When it came to rebounding, Chicago allowed Washington to claim 32 boards (9 offensive).
Angel Reese made her mark in the game, scoring 22 points with a shooting percentage of 37.5% (6 of 16) and contributing 13 rebounds along with 3 assists in 32 minutes of play.
As for their season record, Chicago stands at 7-19. Offensively, the Sky are shooting 41.9% from the field, placing them 11th in the WNBA. They amassed a total of 2,005 points this season, averaging 77.1 points per game, while pulling down 36.2 rebounds per game. They assist on average 18.7 times per game (10th in basketball) and turn the ball over 15.9 times per game. Chicago commits 18.9 personal fouls on average and sports a free throw percentage of 77.5%. Defensively, they rank 12th in points allowed per game, conceding 87.7 points. They force an average of 11.8 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 45.2% from the floor (also 12th in the league). Chicago’s defense has given up 37.2% on three-point attempts (260 of 698) while allowing 74.5% from the free throw line. They relinquish 21.7 assists and 33.7 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 6th in the league, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s WNBA action?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Back Chicago
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