Golden State Valkyries at Chicago Sky

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Golden State Valkyries

14-13, 6-9 Away

Final
66 - 73

Chicago Sky

7-20, 4-9 Home

Veronica Burton scores 18 points and the Valkyries beat the Sky 73-66 for 3rd straight victory

Burton crosses up her defender, then scores a tough finger roll

Iliana Rupert added 14 points including four 3-pointers, and Carla Leite scored 11 for Golden State (14-13). The Valkyries were 10 of 30 from 3-point range and 15 of 16 at the free-throw line.

Elizabeth Williams had 15 points and eight rebounds to lead Chicago (7-20). Kamilla Cardoso had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Rachel Banham also scored 14. Kia Nurse added 10 points.

Chicago was without Angel Reese (back), Ariel Atkins (leg) and Hailey Van Lith (ankle).

Burton sank a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in the third quarter to pull Golden State within 54-52. Then the Valkyries started the fourth on a 12-2 run for a 64-56 lead.

Chicago cut its deficit to 67-66 with 2:23 remaining but did not score again. Burton sealed it by making four straight free throws in the final 35 seconds.

The Valkyries announced before the game that Monique Billings, who missed the last game due to a sprained right ankle, would be re-evaluated in three weeks. Cecilia Zandalasini, who scored a career-high 18 on Tuesday, did not play.

Regular Season Series

GS wins series 3-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0	End of Game	73 - 66
4th 0.0	End of the 4th Quarter	73 - 66
4th 8.4	Rachel Banham bad pass (Veronica Burton steals)	73 - 66
4th 16.2	Sky timeout	73 - 66
4th 16.2	Veronica Burton makes free throw 2 of 2	73 - 66

Statistics

GS		CHI
24-65	FG	27-64
37	Field Goal %	42
10-30	3PT	6-22
33	Three Point %	27
15-16	FT	6-10
94	Free Throw %	60
32	Rebounds	36
5	Offensive Rebounds	8
27	Defensive Rebounds	28
19	Assists	21
6	Steals	2
3	Blocks	6
9	Turnovers	10
1	Team Turnovers	2
10	Total Turnovers	12
0	Technical Fouls	1
0	Total Technical Fouls	1
0	Flagrant Fouls	0
10	Points Conceded Off Turnovers	14
0	Fast Break Points	9
22	Points in Paint	32
16	Fouls	16
8	Largest Lead	8

Game Information

Wintrust Arena

Location: Chicago, IL
Attendance: 7,714 · Capacity:

2025-26 Western Conference Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Minnesota	-	11	W1	0.75	33
Golden State	1	12	W1	0.72727275	32
Las Vegas	2	13	W7	0.70454544	31
Dallas	6	17	W1	0.6136364	27
Portland	16	27	W1	0.38636363	17
Los Angeles	17	28	L2	0.36363637	16
Phoenix	17	28	L1	0.36363637	16
Seattle	25	36	L5	0.18181819	8

2025-26 Eastern Conference Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Atlanta	-	14	W5	0.6818182	30
Washington	2	16	W4	0.6363636	28
Indiana	2	16	L1	0.6363636	28
New York	4	18	L2	0.59090906	26
Chicago	14	28	L1	0.36363637	16
Toronto	19	33	L8	0.25	11
Connecticut	19	33	W1	0.25	11

Full Standings

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