Minnesota Lynx @ Golden State Valkyries
Nia Coffey scores 22 points as 1st-place Lynx overcome slow start to beat Valkyries 81-75
SAN FRANCISCO -- — Nia Coffey scored 22 points, Courtney Williams had 21 points, a season-best 12 rebounds and five assists, and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx snapped Golden State's four-game winning streak with an 81-75 victory over the Valkyries on Friday night.
After Cecilia Zandalasini made a 3-pointer following a Golden State timeout, Olivia Miles made two free throws for the Lynx (13-3), then blocked Zandalasin's 3-point attempt moments later.
Zandalasini scored a career-high 23 points and Gabby Williams had 15 points and eight rebounds for Golden State (10-6).
Miles' three-point play with 6:56 left put Minnesota ahead 71-64 then Gabby Williams made a 3-pointer with 6:06 to go as the teams traded baskets down the stretch.
The Lynx were outrebounded 50-47 but scored 12 points off Golden State's 14 turnovers.
Coffey shot 7 for 11 with three 3s and also grabbed five rebounds to lead the Lynx, who also beat the Valkyries by single digits 87-84 on June 4 in Minneapolis.
Kayla McBride added 17 points while Natasha Howard had 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Minnesota before fouling out late.
Lynx: Host Washington on Sunday.
Valkyries: At Las Vegas on Sunday.
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Matchups
Game Information
San Francisco, CA
Referee:Randy Richardson
Referee:Jason Alabanza
Referee:Josh Reed
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | 3 | .813 | - | W3 |
| Las Vegas | 11 | 4 | .733 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Golden State | 10 | 6 | .625 | 3 | L1 |
| Dallas | 9 | 6 | .600 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5.5 | L2 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 12 | .250 | 9 | L4 |
| Seattle | 3 | 13 | .188 | 10 | L9 |
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