What happened: The Golden State Valkyries made their holiday-weekend arrivals ahead of Saturday's Fourth of July game, continuing the team's Rakuten-partnered arrivals series. The league amplified the moment as part of its holiday slate coverage.
Why it matters: Golden State sits at 14-7 this season and enters the holiday matchup having won three straight before its recent two-game skid. The Golden State Valkyries lead the series 2-0 heading into Saturday's game, and the team has been one of the league's stingier defensive outfits.
By the numbers: The Valkyries are 14-7 in 2026, scoring 82.5 points per game while allowing 77.8. Their biggest win of the season came against the Connecticut Sun, 97-70, on May 25.
What to watch: Tip-off comes later Saturday as part of the WNBA's holiday slate. Watch whether Golden State's defense travels and extends its edge in the series.