Minnesota Lynx Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Golden State Valkyries

The Minnesota Lynx will attempt to maintain their undefeated record against the Golden State Valkyries when the teams meet at the Target Center on Monday, August 24, 2026.

The Lynx hold a perfect 7-0 record against Golden State, including two playoff wins last season and a recent victory at Chase Center. A win Monday would secure Minnesota the WNBA's top overall seed and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, while a Golden State win would guarantee the Valkyries the No. 2 seed and home court in the first playoff round, according to CBS News.

Minnesota enters the matchup with a 31-7 overall record and a 20-2 mark in Western Conference play. They rank third in the WNBA for defense, allowing 83.4 points per game while holding opponents to 43.2% shooting, as reported by Fox Sports.

The Lynx average 92.2 points per game, which is 15.6 points higher than the 76.6 points Golden State allows. The Valkyries have a 25-11 record and a 10-7 conference record, scoring an average of 82.5 points per game while outscoring opponents by 5.9 points on average.

In their recent meeting on August 20, Minnesota won 77-66, led by Olivia Miles who scored 20 points. Janelle Salaun contributed 15 points for Golden State, according to Fox Sports.

Olivia Miles is shooting 50.1% and averaging 20 points per game for Minnesota. Kayla McBride has averaged 18.4 points over the last 10 games. For the Valkyries, Gabby Williams averages 14.4 points and 1.6 steals, and Veronica Burton averages 13.9 points over the last 10 games.

Over the last 10 games, the Lynx have gone 9-1, averaging 94.3 points, 31.6 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 8.7 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.9 points per game.

The Valkyries have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, averaging 84.2 points, 32.5 rebounds, 21.0 assists, 8.4 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.6%. Their opponents have averaged 78.6 points.

Injuries include Minnesota's Courtney Williams (day to day, leg) and Emma Cechova (out for season, knee). Golden State's Iliana Rupert is out for the season due to pregnancy, as reported by Fox Sports.