Valkyries defeat Tempo 83-75 for franchise-record sixth consecutive win

Salaün scores 26 as Golden State wins its sixth straight.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

FINAL IN TORONTO ⤵️ The @valkyries defeat the Tempo, 83-75, for their franchise-record sixth straight win! Janelle Sal Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Toronto Tempo 83-75, securing a franchise-record sixth consecutive victory. Janelle Salaün led the scoring with a Kaitlyn Chen added 16 points, while Kayla Thornton contributed 15 points and nine rebounds.

Why it matters: The milestone victory continues a dominant stretch for Golden State, reinforcing their position near the top of the standings. For Toronto, the defeat stalls momentum during an uneven portion of their schedule.

By the numbers: Golden State improved its overall record to 17-7 with the win. Toronto dropped to 9-14 on the season, extending its active losing streak to three games.

What to watch: Golden State will look to extend its historic streak in its next matchup. Toronto aims to bounce back and avoid slipping further in the standings.

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@WNBA 2026-07-09T01:19:19.439526+00:00

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