What happened: Veronica Burton converted two free throws to make it 75-72 with Minnesota leading and 26.0 seconds left in regulation. Golden State trails by a single possession as the teams head into the final stretch. The game remains undecided.
Why it matters: The stakes are high for two of the league's form teams: Minnesota carries the WNBA's best record at 15-3, while Burton and Golden State enter on a four-game winning streak at 11-5. A late Golden State rally would be a marquee result against the conference's standard-bearer and reinforce the Valkyries' rise.
By the numbers: Minnesota is 15-3 this season (scoring 90.8, allowing 78.1) and 2-0 in its last two games; Golden State is 11-5 (scoring 84.6, allowing 78.2) on a four-game winning streak. In their most recent meeting on June 4, Minnesota edged Golden State 87-84. Current state: Minnesota 75, Golden State 72, 26.0 seconds remaining.
What to watch: Watch how Golden State manages the final 26 seconds down three, and whether Minnesota can close out a road test against a surging Valkyries side.