Lynx continue dominance over Valkyries in WNBA matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx secured a 77-66 victory against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco on Wednesday night. The win marked the Lynx's third victory over the Valkyries this season, extending their all-time record against them to 9-0. Minnesota's Olivia Miles played a pivotal role, while Golden State's Gabby Williams missed a crucial 3-point attempt late in the game. The Valkyries have now fallen four games behind the Lynx in the standings, complicating their hopes for the top seed as they prepare to face Minnesota again on Monday. Golden State coach Natalie Nakase expressed concern over the team's mental preparedness, facing increasing pressure to find solutions against their rivals.
- •Lynx improve to 30-7, maintaining best record in WNBA.
- •Valkyries fall to 25-10, sitting four games back in standings.
- •Olivia Miles led Minnesota's offense; Gabby Williams struggled late.
- •Next game is crucial for Golden State's playoff positioning.
- •Lynx have historically dominated Valkyries, winning all 9 matchups.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx give Valkyries another reminder of the gap to the top in battle of WNBA’s best
"SAN FRANCISCO — A rising gasp swept through the arena Wednesday night as Valkyries forward Gabby Williams launched a wide-open 3 from the top. It would’ve cut Golden State’s deficit to 6 with just under six minutes remaining and sent Chase Center into a frenzy. But Williams’ shot bounced high off the rim and landed in the hands of Minnesota point guard Olivia Miles, beginning a sequence that illustrated the Valkyries’ latest demise at the hands of the Lynx. With a 9-point lead and the ball, Mile
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