Amihere steal pulls Valkyries within 65-63 with 2:11 left

Golden State has already clinched a playoff berth

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 221 min read

Laeticia Amihere secured the steal to cut the Sky lead. The score is now: CHI: 65 GSV: 63 TIME: 2:11 in the 4Q https:/ Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Chicago had led 65-61 with 3:02 remaining. The gap narrowed by two points over the next 51 seconds.

Why it matters: Golden State entered with its postseason place secured but its seeding unsettled. Chicago had a chance to close out an upset against one of the league's top teams.

By the numbers: Golden State entered 24-9 (.727), compared with Chicago at 13-22 (.371). The margin fell from four points to two in 51 seconds.

What to watch: The final 2:11 will decide whether Chicago protects its lead or Golden State completes the comeback.

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@WNBA 2026-08-22T01:27:08.718770+00:00

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