Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries
PREVIEW: The Minnesota Lynx enter Saturday's contest as the league's top-performing team, boasting an impressive 15-2 record and a perfect 9-0 home stand. They rank as the second-highest scoring team in the league and possess strength on both offensive and defensive fronts. Napheesa Collier leads the league in scoring, averaging 24.4 points per game and having recently recorded a double-double against Golden State with 24 points and 11 rebounds. The Lynx lineup features multiple scoring threats, with Kayla McBride averaging 15.4 points, Courtney Williams contributing as a third double-digit scorer, and the team shooting an impressive 36.2% from beyond the arc.
The Golden State Valkyries have found their rhythm, winning seven of their last nine games and covering the spread in four of their recent five matchups. Currently positioned sixth in the standings, they present an intriguing challenge to the league-leading Lynx. In their last game, the Valkyries demonstrated defensive prowess, holding the Seattle Storm to just 27% shooting while Tiffany Hayes led the scoring with 21 points. The Valkyries are led by Kayla Thornton, who tops the team in scoring (15.0 points) and rebounding (6.9 rebounds), with Veronica Burton distributing 5.2 assists per game and Thornton contributing 1.9 three-pointers.