What happened: Golden State’s 10-2 August earned Nakase the league’s monthly coaching honor.
Why it matters: The Valkyries had already clinched a second playoff berth and entered September second in the West at 29-11.
By the numbers: Golden State posted a .833 winning percentage in August, winning 10 of 12 games.
What to watch: Golden State heads into the final stretch with playoff positioning still in play.