The Golden State Valkyries travel to DC tonight to face the Washington Mystics in a matchup between two teams vying for one of the final playoff spots.
The Valkyries are currently 7th in the league with a 16-15 record, looking to close in on a 6th-place Indiana Fever team overwhelmed by injuries, including to second-year star Caitlin Clark.
For the Mystics, making the playoffs will require a much more determined push. They’re 2.5 games out of the final spot, but aren’t doing themselves any favors by having lost seven out of their last 10 games.
Tonight’s game presents them with an opportunity to gain ground on the 8th-place Seattle Storm, who’ve lost five straight entering tonight. The Valkyries have one of the league’s best defenses. And they’ve held their opponents under 60 points in each of their last two outings.
Like their previous meetings, expect a tight, low-scoring affair. Golden State won the first two games by a combined three-point margin.
These teams have met twice this season — both games were tight, with Golden State winning each by a combined three-point margin.
With Golden State missing key pieces, expect Washington to come out on top tonight, with rookie of the year candidate Sonia Citron scoring around 16 points, and Kiki Iriafen grabbing close to double-digit rebounds.
Prediction: Washington Mystics 70, Golden State Valkyries 68
Injury Report
Golden State Valkyries
- Kayla Thornton – Out for season (knee)
- Kate Martin – Questionable (back)
- Monique Billings – Out (ankle)
- Maria Conde – Out (Achilles)
Washington Mystics:
- Georgia Amoore – Out for season (ACL)
- Shakira Austin – Questionable (leg)
How to Watch Valkyries vs. Mystics
Tonight’s game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Washington Mystics tips off just after 7:30 PM Eastern at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC.
You can catch the game live on Monumental Sports Network, KPIX 5, and KMAX 31, or stream it via WNBA League Pass.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Washington Mystics
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM Eastern
Location: CareFirst Arena – Washington, DC
TV: Monumental Sports Network, KPIX 5, KMAX 31 (local), WNBA League Pass
Streaming: WNBA League Pass
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