Golden State Valkyries chase sixth straight win against Toronto

The league's top defense faces a high-scoring Tempo squad.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

WNBA

Defense meets offense 🛡️ The @valkyries bring the WNBA’s top scoring defense into Toronto to face a @torontotempo squad

What happened: The Golden State Valkyries are on the road against Toronto, looking to secure a franchise-best sixth consecutive victory. The matchup pits the WNBA's top scoring defense against one of the league's most potent offensive units.

Why it matters: A victory would set a new franchise mark for consecutive wins and extend the Valkyries' recent climb in the standings. The contrasting styles offer a strict test of elite defensive structure against high-end scoring capability.

By the numbers: Entering the contest, Golden State allows 76.7 points per game amidst a 16-7 start. Toronto averages 88.4 points per night while surrendering 90.5 points to opponents during a 9-13 campaign.

What to watch: The matchup is currently in progress.

Sources

@WNBA Jul 8, 8:09 PM ET

Box score

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

WNBAPreviewGolden State Valkyries

Follow WNBA Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportWNBA

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →

Golden State Valkyries chase sixth straight win against Toronto

More on Golden State Valkyries

Sources

More on Golden State Valkyries