The Golden State Valkyries rolled to a 94-76 road victory over Dallas on Friday at American Airlines Center, taking firm control of the WNBA season series. The 18-point result gave Golden State its second win over Dallas in 2026 and lifted the club to 18-7.
What happened
Friday’s matchup was the first of two August meetings between the clubs and the second game in their three-game season series. Golden State followed its earlier victory with a more decisive result on the road, widening the margin from 11 points in June to 18 points in Dallas.
The Valkyries entered Friday having already secured a 91-80 win in the June 17 matchup. Their 94-76 victory at American Airlines Center ensured that Golden State would carry a 2-0 advantage in the season series into the final meeting.
Why it matters
The victory moved Golden State to 18-7 and put the club in position to sweep all three games against Dallas this season. With two wins already secured, the Valkyries need one more victory in the series finale to complete that sweep.
Friday’s result also reinforced Golden State’s advantage in the head-to-head matchup. The Valkyries have won both meetings by double digits, first at 91-80 and then at 94-76.
By the numbers
Golden State’s two 2026 victories over Dallas have come by margins of 11 and 18 points. Together, those results give the Valkyries a combined winning margin of 29 points in the season series.
The scoring gap increased by seven points from the first meeting to the second. Golden State also reached 90 points in both victories, scoring 91 on June 17 and 94 on Friday.
What to watch next
The teams will complete their three-game regular-season series on Aug. 17. Golden State will enter that matchup with an opportunity to finish a season sweep after claiming the first two contests.
Dallas, meanwhile, will have one final chance to prevent the sweep. The quick August rematch will come after Golden State turned the first meeting of the month into the largest margin of the series so far.