Matchup: Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces
Event Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Golden State Valkyries (13-13) will face the Las Vegas Aces (14-13) at the Michelob ULTRA Arena this Sunday.
In their most recent game, the Valkyries secured a narrow victory against the Washington Mystics, finishing 68-67. Golden State recorded a field goal percentage of 38.6%, connecting on 22 of 57 attempts, including 11 of 26 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Valkyries excelled, hitting 13 of 15 attempts for an impressive 86.7%. On the boards, they secured 34 rebounds, with 9 coming offensively. Additionally, they tallied 17 assists, forced 6 turnovers, and captured 4 steals. Defensively, Golden State held Washington to a 38.2% shooting percentage, as they made 26 of their 68 shots. Washington managed 8 assists, 8 steals, and 27 total rebounds (8 offensive, 19 defensive), along with 4 blocks. They converted 8 of 12 free-throw attempts, achieving 66.7%, and made 7 of 24 three-point tries.
Kate Martin played a significant role in the game’s outcome, recording 14 points on 4 of 10 shooting and contributing 5 rebounds over 23 minutes of play. Her shooting percentage stood at 40.0%, complemented by 2 assists.
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Golden State approaches this outing with a balanced 13-13 record. The team averages 14.0 turnovers per game and commits 18.5 personal fouls. They secure 36.3 rebounds per game and have dished out 479 assists this season, ranking 12th in the league. The Valkyries shoot 31.5% from beyond the arc (246 of 782) and boast a free-throw rate of 79.8%. They average 78.3 points per game (11th in the league) while hitting 40.3% from the field. Defensively, they force 12.2 turnovers per game and yield 18.5 fouls. The defensive unit allows an opponent field goal percentage of 40.5% (696 of 1,718) and averages 33.4 rebounds as a team. They rank 2nd in the WNBA for assists surrendered, allowing 494 so far this season, while opponents convert 33.1% of their three-point shots, tying for 3rd in points allowed per game (78.1).
In their last matchup, the Las Vegas Aces triumphed over the Los Angeles Sparks with a final score of 89-74. The Aces amassed a total of 36 rebounds (24 defensive and 12 offensive) and committed 13 turnovers while achieving 13 steals. The Sparks were whistled for 17 fouls, allowing the Aces 8 free-throw attempts, which they converted at a perfect 100.0%. From three-point range, Las Vegas made 9 of 32 attempts (28.1%). Overall, they shot 46.2%, going 36 for 78 from the field. Defensively, the Aces limited the Sparks to 26 successful shots out of 69 attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 37.7%. Los Angeles shot 16.7% from beyond the arc (4 of 24) and scored 18 out of 19 free throws (94.7%). The Aces conceded 34 total rebounds to the Sparks (8 offensive).
A’ja Wilson was a pivotal player in this contest, connecting on 16 of 23 shots for a remarkable 69.6% efficiency, alongside 10 rebounds. Wilson concluded the game with 34 points in 30 minutes, adding 4 assists to her tally.
Las Vegas holds an overall record of 14-13 this season. Offensively, the Aces are shooting 42.0% from the field, ranking 9th in the league. They have compiled 2,204 points this season (81.6 points per game) and are averaging 33.5 rebounds. They rank 12th in the league with 17.7 assists per game and are turning the ball over 12.6 times. The team averages 17.7 personal fouls per game and boasts an impressive 83.1% success rate from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Aces rank 9th in points allowed per game, conceding 82.3 points. They give up 33.4% shooting from three-point range (199 of 596), with opponents converting 80.6% of free throws. Furthermore, they allow an average of 20.7 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, placing them 9th and 10th, respectively, in the league. The Aces force 12.9 turnovers per game and opponents maintain a 43.8% shooting percentage against them (9th in the WNBA).
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