Matchup: Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Washington Mystics (16-22) are set to clash with the Golden State Valkyries (19-18) at Chase Center this Saturday.
In their last outing, the Mystics faced off against the Seattle Storm, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 84-82. Washington recorded an impressive 50.8% shooting accuracy, hitting 30 of 59 attempts, including 6 out of 11 from beyond the arc. They excelled at the free throw line, converting 16 of 18 attempts for an 88.9% efficiency. On the boards, the Mystics secured 34 rebounds, with 3 being offensive. Additionally, they registered 19 assists, forced 11 turnovers from the opposition, and recorded 6 steals. Defensively, Washington allowed the Storm to shoot 43.2% from the field, with Seattle going 32 of 74. The Storm accumulated 10 assists and 12 steals, while grabbing 31 rebounds (10 offensive, 21 defensive) and blocking 5 shots. Seattle also shot 76.9% from the free throw line, making 10 of 13 attempts, and hit 10 of 21 three-point shots.
Shakira Austin shone during the match, scoring 30 points on 10 of 15 shooting. In her 26 minutes on the court, she also grabbed 5 rebounds and tallied 1 assist, finishing with an impressive field goal percentage of 66.7%.
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This season, Washington holds a record of 16-22, averaging 78.7 points per game (ranking 10th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 44.5%. From three-point range, the Mystics are shooting 33.8% (215 of 636) and 76.0% at the free throw line. As a team, they average 33.5 rebounds per game and have accumulated 730 assists this season, placing them 10th in assists in the league. They are averaging 14.6 turnovers and committing 18.4 fouls per game. Defensively, they manage to force an average of 12.8 turnovers while allowing opponents to score at a 44.1% field goal rate (488 of 766). The Mystics yield 31.8 rebounds per game and rank 6th in the league for assists surrendered, conceding 748 assists overall. They allow opponents to shoot 32.3% from three-point range and rank 6th in points per game allowed (80.9).
In their most recent game, the Golden State Valkyries secured a victory against the Dallas Wings, finishing 90-81. The Valkyries captured 32 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 41 rebounds. They turned the ball over 12 times, while managing only 2 steals during the game. The Wings committed 17 fouls, resulting in the Valkyries being sent to the line for 18 free throw attempts; they converted all 18 shots for a perfect 100.0%. From three-point range, Golden State hit 16 of 38 attempts (42.1%), and finished with a shooting percentage of 45.2% from the field, hitting 28 of 62 attempts. In terms of defense, the Valkyries allowed the Wings to shoot 41.3% from the floor, as they converted 31 of 75 shots, and limited Dallas to 30 total rebounds (12 offensive).
Veronica Burton was a vital contributor for the Valkyries, finishing the game with 25 points on 7 of 17 shooting (41.2%). She also contributed 5 rebounds and 13 assists in her 39 minutes of play.
Golden State currently boasts a record of 19-18 this season. They have scored a total of 2,898 points, averaging 78.3 points per game, while securing 35.3 rebounds per contest. The Valkyries commit 17.8 fouls per game and achieve a free throw percentage of 81.6%. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 40.5%, ranking them 13th in the league. On average, they provide 18.5 assists per game, positioning them 12th overall, while averaging 12.6 turnovers. Defensively, Golden State ranks 3rd in points allowed per game, surrendering an average of 77.6. They restrict opponents to 32.3% shooting from three-point range (337 of 1,044) and allow 78.7% from the free throw line. They also yield 19.4 assists and 33.6 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd and 7th in their respective categories. The Valkyries force 11.8 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a 40.9% field goal percentage, which is the best in the league.
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