Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury

WNBA

Valkyries

18-18

72-81

Final

Mercury

22-14

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Lead tracker

GS leadsBiggest lead GS 4, PHX 20

PHX leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
GS	15	16	23	18	72
PHX	17	24	26	14	81

Who won: Mercury 81-72

The Phoenix Mercury beat the Golden State Valkyries 81-72 on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Mercury win the series 4-0. The Mercury outscored the Valkyries 24-16 in the 2nd quarter. Monique Akoa Makani led the Mercury in points (18). Janelle Salaun led the Valkyries in points (15).

Win probability

100%PHX final

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Play by play

End of Game
End of the 4th Quarter
THREEQ4 15.9
Running pullup jump shot, 26 ft
Kate Martin
Kate Martin makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot
GS 72 - 81 PHX
Q4 18.8
TO
Lexi Held lost ball turnover (Kaila Charles steals)
Q4 37.4
+2
Kate Martin makes tip shot
GS 69 - 81 PHX
Q4 37.4
Kate Martin offensive rebound
Q4 41.5
Iliana Rupert misses 26-foot three point jumper
Q4 43.0
Golden State Valkyries offensive team rebound
Q4 43.0
Kitija Laksa blocks Kaila Charles 's 5-foot two point shot
Q4 46.3
Kaila Charles defensive rebound
Q4 50.1
Kathryn Westbeld misses 28-foot three point jumper
Q4 1:02
+2
Kate Martin makes 4-foot layup (Iliana Rupert assists)
GS 67 - 81 PHX
Q4 1:12
Kate Martin defensive rebound
Q4 1:15
Kitija Laksa misses 22-foot three point jumper
THREEQ4 1:32
Three! Jumper, 24 ft
Iliana Rupert
Iliana Rupert makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kate Martin assists)
GS 65 - 81 PHX
Q4 1:40
Kate Martin defensive rebound
Q4 1:45
Kiana Williams misses 24-foot three point jumper
Q4 2:05
Mercury Full timeout
Q4 2:05
DeWanna Bonner defensive rebound
Q4 2:08
Sami Whitcomb blocks Iliana Rupert 's 3-foot two point shot
Q4 2:10
Iliana Rupert offensive rebound
Q4 2:11
Iliana Rupert misses layup
Q4 2:26
TO
Monique Akoa Makani out of bounds lost ball turnover
Q4 2:49
+1
Kaila Charles makes free throw 2 of 2
GS 62 - 81 PHX
Q4 2:49
Golden State Valkyries offensive team rebound