The Phoenix Mercury will face the Golden State Valkyries in a WNBA matchup at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Phoenix enters the contest riding a two-game road winning streak, which includes a recent victory as an underdog against the Portland Fire on Friday.
Meanwhile, the hosting Golden State Valkyries look to rebound after suffering losses in three of their last four games.
Statistical Breakdown
Statistical data from Covers shows that both teams utilize a slow pace of play.
The Golden State Valkyries rank last in pace across the WNBA, while the Phoenix Mercury rank 12th in the same category.
Offensive efficiency metrics further highlight the defensive nature of the matchup.
Golden State ranks 11th in effective field-goal percentage at 49.1% and shoots a league-worst 42.5% from inside the arc.
Phoenix follows closely behind, ranking 12th in effective field-goal percentage at 47.0% and 13th in overall field-goal percentage.
According to the statistical report, the Valkyries rely heavily on outside shooting, generating 42.9% of their points from three-point range.
Golden State shooter Gabby Williams averages 2.1 made three-pointers per game at a 38.3% accuracy rate, which could impact a Phoenix defense that allows a league-worst 38.4% from beyond the arc.
Injury Report
Injury reports ahead of tip-off list Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper as questionable and forward Alyssa Thomas as probable, while guard Sami Whitcomb is ruled out for the game.
