In a closely contested matchup, the Washington Mystics lost to the newly established Golden State Valkyries 76-74 at Chase Center, marking the Valkyries' first WNBA victory. After a slow start and trailing 11-4, Washington rallied to lead by one at halftime. Brittany Sykes was a standout for the Mystics, scoring 30 points. However, Golden State, led by Veronica Burton's late-game heroics, turned the tide in the final moments, with significant contributions from Kayla Thornton, solidifying their win despite the Mystics’ push for a comeback.
Washington found itself in an early 11-4 hole but managed a quick 7-0 run to lead 14-11. However, they ultimately lost to Golden State.
Golden State secured their first WNBA win thanks to late-game efforts from Veronica Burton and Kayla Thornton, overcoming a resilient Washington team.
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