Golden State Valkyries Defeat Seattle Storm 70-57
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Chase Center
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Who won Seattle Storm vs Golden State Valkyries?
Golden State Valkyries beat Seattle Storm 70-57 at Chase Center on September 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Seattle Storm vs Golden State Valkyries?
Golden State Valkyries were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
The Golden State Valkyries secured a decisive victory over the Seattle Storm, winning 70-57 at the Chase Center. This match was significant as it marked the Valkyries' dominance in the series, extending their record against the Storm to 3-0 this season. The Valkyries entered the game with a strong home record of 31-11, while the Storm struggled with an away record of 8-34, making this matchup particularly compelling for fans following the WNBA playoff race.
In recent form, the Valkyries have been impressive, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games and currently on a five-game winning streak. They averaged 80.5 points scored while allowing only 69.4 points during this stretch. Their last five games saw them average an even more robust 83.2 points while conceding just 65.0 points. In contrast, the Storm have faced difficulties, recording a 2-8 record in their last ten outings and losing their last two games. They averaged 83.2 points scored but allowed a staggering 91.5 points per game during this period, highlighting their defensive struggles.
At home, the Valkyries have been particularly formidable, achieving a 3-1 record in their last four home games. The Storm, however, have not found success on the road, with a dismal away record of 0-4 in their last four games. This stark contrast in home and away performances added to the anticipation of the matchup, as the Valkyries looked to capitalize on their home-court advantage.
The two teams have faced each other multiple times this season, with the Valkyries winning their previous meetings by scores of 76-72, 91-80, and 78-76. This history of close contests suggested that the Storm could potentially challenge the Valkyries, but the Valkyries' recent form and home advantage were significant factors in their favor.
In terms of injuries, both teams were affected. The Valkyries were without Cecilia Zandalasini due to illness, while Janelle Salaun, Gabby Williams, and Iliana Rupert were out for non-injury-related reasons. The Storm faced a more severe injury crisis, missing key players Zia Cooke (knee), Jordan Horston (shoulder), Katie Lou Samuelson (knee), and Ezi Magbegor (lower leg). The absence of these players likely impacted the Storm's performance, as they struggled to find their rhythm against a well-prepared Valkyries squad.
The betting market reflected the Valkyries' strong position going into the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at -12.5 in favor of Golden State. The total points line was set at 156.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. The moneyline favored the Valkyries heavily at -700.0, while the Storm were listed at 500.0, indicating a significant expectation of a Valkyries victory.
The game conditions were favorable for a competitive matchup, with both teams taking to the court in front of a home crowd at the Chase Center. Fans were treated to a display of basketball skill, with the Valkyries showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive discipline throughout the game.
As the game progressed, the Valkyries maintained control, with standout plays in the fourth quarter, including Awa Fam making crucial three-pointers and Kaitlyn Chen contributing with driving shots. The Storm attempted to rally but ultimately fell short, unable to overcome the Valkyries' lead.
Overall, the Golden State Valkyries demonstrated their strength and depth, overcoming the Seattle Storm with a solid performance, further solidifying their position in the league as they look ahead to the playoffs.
What we said beforehand
The Golden State Valkyries are set to face the Seattle Storm at Chase Center on September 20, 2026, in a matchup that highlights the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances. The Valkyries boast an impressive home record of 30-11, while the Storm have struggled significantly with an away record of 8-33.
The Valkyries enter this game on a five-game winning streak, having recently secured victories against the Minnesota Lynx (80-66), Connecticut Sun (89-64), and New York Liberty (79-60). Their last outing was a commanding win over the Portland Fire, where they triumphed 82-66. During this streak, the Valkyries have averaged 83.2 points per game while allowing just 65.0 points, showcasing their strong defensive capabilities alongside their offensive prowess.
In contrast, the Seattle Storm have faced difficulties, losing their last two games, including a heavy defeat against the Las Vegas Aces (77-114) in their most recent match. Over their last five games, the Storm have managed only one win against the Toronto Tempo (90-78), while averaging 78.2 points and allowing 91.2 points per game. This disparity in scoring and defensive performance highlights the challenges the Storm face heading into this matchup.
Historically, the Valkyries have dominated the series against the Storm, leading 2-0 in their meetings this season. Previous encounters have seen the Valkyries consistently outperform the Storm, with notable wins including a 78-76 victory at home earlier in the season. The Valkyries have also shown a strong home advantage, with an 8-2 record in their last ten games at Chase Center.
In terms of injuries, the Valkyries will be without Cecilia Zandalasini, Janelle Salaun, Gabby Williams, and Iliana Rupert, all listed as out for non-injury-related reasons. The Storm will also be missing key players, including Zia Cooke (knee), Jordan Horston (shoulder), Katie Lou Samuelson (knee), and Ezi Magbegor (lower leg). The absence of these players could significantly impact both teams' strategies and depth.
The betting market reflects the Valkyries' strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 12.5-point favorites. The total points line is set at 156.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. This indicates a belief in a potentially high-scoring game, although the Valkyries' recent defensive form may suggest otherwise.
As the game approaches, viewers should watch for the Valkyries' ability to maintain their defensive intensity while capitalizing on the Storm's vulnerabilities. The performance of Dominique Malonga, who leads the Storm with an average of 16.8 points and 8.9 rebounds, will be crucial as the Storm look to find a way to compete against a formidable Valkyries squad.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GS -12.5 | 156.5 o -112 / u -108 | Seattle Storm +500 · Golden State Valkyries -700 |
Injury report
- Cecilia ZandalasiniOutIllnessGolden State Valkyries
- Janelle SalaunOutNot Injury RelatedGolden State Valkyries
- Gabby WilliamsOutNot Injury RelatedGolden State Valkyries
- Iliana RupertOutNot Injury RelatedGolden State Valkyries
- Zia CookeOutKneeSeattle Storm
- Jordan HorstonOutShoulderSeattle Storm
- Katie Lou SamuelsonOutKneeSeattle Storm
- Ezi MagbegorOutLower LegSeattle Storm
Leaders
- PointsKaila Charles16Golden State Valkyries
- AssistsTiffany Hayes6Golden State Valkyries
- ReboundsKaila Charles12Golden State Valkyries
- PointsFlau'jae Johnson17Seattle Storm
- AssistsNatisha Hiedeman3Seattle Storm
- ReboundsAwa Fam9Seattle Storm
Recent form
Golden State Valkyries
Last 10: 8-2Streak W580.5 scored · 69.4 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W82-66vs Portland FireSep 19
- W86-69at Portland FireAug 30
- W79-60at New York LibertyAug 28
- W89-64at Connecticut SunAug 26
- W80-66at Minnesota LynxAug 25
- L70-73at Chicago SkyAug 21
- L66-77vs Minnesota LynxAug 20
- W78-70vs Dallas WingsAug 18
- W91-71vs Chicago SkyAug 13
- W84-78at Los Angeles SparksAug 9
Seattle Storm
Last 10: 2-8Streak L283.2 scored · 91.5 allowed per game0-4 away
- L77-114vs Las Vegas AcesSep 18
- L74-90vs Los Angeles SparksAug 30
- W90-78vs Toronto TempoAug 27
- L70-92at Dallas WingsAug 23
- L80-82vs Chicago SkyAug 16
- L82-84vs Portland FireAug 15
- W97-88vs Chicago SkyAug 11
- L93-100at Portland FireAug 9
- L86-92at New York LibertyAug 5
- L83-95at New York LibertyAug 3
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | - | 10 | L3 | .756 | 31 |
| Golden State | 0.5 | 11 | W6 | .738 | 31 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 13 | W4 | .683 | 28 |
| Dallas | 5.5 | 16 | W6 | .619 | 26 |
| Portland | 15.5 | 26 | L3 | .381 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 26 | L1 | .366 | 15 |
| Phoenix | 16.5 | 27 | L1 | .357 | 15 |
| Seattle | 23.5 | 34 | L3 | .190 | 8 |
Box score
| Stat | Seattle Storm | Golden State Valkyries |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-63 | 26-69 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 8-26 | 9-26 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 35 |
| Free throws | 7-10 | 9-12 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 30 |
| Assists | 16 | 22 |
| Steals | 6 | 12 |
| Blocks | 1 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 32 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 32 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Quarter21-25Dominique Malonga makes 6-foot two point shot (Jade Melbourne assists)
- 2nd Quarter21-28Tiffany Hayes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Juste Jocyte assists)
- 2nd Quarter21-30Laeticia Amihere makes running layup (Juste Jocyte assists)
- 2nd Quarter21-33Juste Jocyte makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kiah Stokes assists)
- 2nd Quarter21-36Kaitlyn Chen makes 23-foot running jump shot (Laeticia Amihere assists)
- 2nd Quarter23-36Natisha Hiedeman makes 7-foot two point shot
- 2nd Quarter23-38Juste Jocyte makes 6-foot layup (Kaitlyn Chen assists)
- 2nd Quarter23-39Laeticia Amihere makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Quarter23-40Laeticia Amihere makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Quarter23-42Kaila Charles makes driving layup
- 2nd Quarter23-45Kaila Charles makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kaitlyn Chen assists)
- 2nd Quarter24-45Dominique Malonga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Quarter25-45Dominique Malonga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Quarter25-47Kaila Charles makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Veronica Burton assists)
- 2nd Quarter25-49Kiah Stokes makes 5-foot jump bank shot (Kaila Charles assists)
- 3rd Quarter25-52Veronica Burton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tiffany Hayes assists)
- 3rd Quarter25-55Kaila Charles makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tiffany Hayes assists)
- 3rd Quarter25-57Tiffany Hayes makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter28-57Taylor Thierry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 3rd Quarter31-57Flau'jae Johnson makes 28-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter31-58Veronica Burton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter31-59Veronica Burton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter34-59Natisha Hiedeman makes 27-foot three point jumper (Flau'jae Johnson assists)
- 3rd Quarter36-59Dominique Malonga makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot (Stefanie Dolson assists)
- 3rd Quarter37-59Dominique Malonga makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter40-59Flau'jae Johnson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Natisha Hiedeman assists)
- 3rd Quarter40-62Kaitlyn Chen makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tiffany Hayes assists)
- 3rd Quarter40-64Kaila Charles makes 6-foot two point shot (Tiffany Hayes assists)
- 3rd Quarter42-64Taylor Thierry makes 6-foot layup (Flau'jae Johnson assists)
- 3rd Quarter44-64Awa Fam makes layup (Mackenzie Holmes assists)
- 3rd Quarter45-64Flau'jae Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter46-64Flau'jae Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter49-64Awa Fam makes 27-foot three point jumper (Mackenzie Holmes assists)
- 4th Quarter52-64Awa Fam makes 25-foot three point jumper (Taina Mair assists)
- 4th Quarter52-66Veronica Burton makes 5-foot layup (Kaila Charles assists)
- 4th Quarter54-66Mackenzie Holmes makes layup (Awa Fam assists)
- 4th Quarter55-66Dominique Malonga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter55-68Kaitlyn Chen makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot (Kaila Charles assists)
- 4th Quarter57-68Mackenzie Holmes makes 5-foot two point shot (Taylor Thierry assists)
- 4th Quarter57-70Kaitlyn Chen makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot (Veronica Burton assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Golden State Valkyries, below favours Seattle Storm.
Venue
- Chase CenterSan Francisco, CA
- Attendance18064
- OfficialsRoy Gulbeyan, Angelica Suffren, Agon Abazi
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