What happened: The Golden State Valkyries are set to face the Atlanta Dream in a Fourth of July holiday matchup. Golden State enters at 14-7 and riding a three-game winning streak, while Atlanta sits at 13-9 and has dropped four straight.
Why it matters: Golden State leads the season series 2-0, having taken both late-June meetings at home by 3 and 11 points. Atlanta enters listed as a 4.5-point home favorite despite its skid, and a result in either direction carries standings weight between two teams separated by a game and a half.
By the numbers: Golden State: 14-7, scoring 82.5 points per game and allowing 77.8. Atlanta: 13-9, scoring 87.0 and allowing 83.4, losers of four straight. Head-to-head this season: Golden State won 78-75 on June 26 and 77-66 on June 24.
What to watch: Tip-off comes Saturday in Atlanta, where the Dream look to snap a four-game slide and get on the board in the season series.