The Golden State Valkyries are set to face the Minnesota Lynx to start the high-voltage Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs' opening round on September 17, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT. The Lynx currently lead the series 1-0.
The Valkyries have a 9–15 record compared to teams in the Western Conference. Kayla Thornton leads Golden State with 1.8 offensive rebounds per game, and the team averages 8.7 per game, which places them in the second spot in the conference.
In contrast, the Lynx are 20-4 in the Western Conference. Minnesota shoots 9.6 3-pointers a game at a 37.8% rate, which ranks them first in the WNBA. Kayla McBride, who averages 2.6 made threes a game at 39.5%, is the team's best long-range shooter.
Golden State makes 9.7 3-pointers on average per game, which is 1.9 more than Minnesota's 7.8 per game average. Golden State allows 8.8 threes per game, which is marginally less than Minnesota's 9.6 made threes per game.
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Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx: Date and tip-off time
The Golden State Valkyries will take on the Minnesota Lynx in an epic WNBA game on September 17, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California.
| Date | September 17, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Location | San Jose, California |
How to watch Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Golden State Valkyries and the Minnesota Lynx live on:
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Golden State Valkyries team news
Janelle Salaun has been averaging 13.8 points over her previous ten games.
Veronica Burton contributes to the Valkyries with 11.9 points and six assists every game.
Golden State Valkyries injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| G, Tiffany Hayes | Knee injury | Out |
| F, Kayla Thornton | Knee injury | Out for Season |
Minnesota Lynx team news
Courtney Williams is scoring 13.6 points and dishing out 6.2 assists per game for the Lynx.
Napheesa Collier has averaged 16.3 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting an effective 51.8% during her previous ten games.
Minnesota Lynx injuries
No injuries
Golden State Valkyries and Minnesota Lynx head-to-head record
In their last five matchups, the Minnesota Lynx have crushed the Golden State Valkyries and won each one by significant margins. Their most recent triumph came on September 14, 2025, when they easily won 101-72 after winning 72-53 the day before.
The Lynx managed to maintain control and close strongly even in the tighter games, including the one on September 7 that ended in a score of 78-72. The Lynx have already defeated Golden State 82-71 in July and 86-75 in June, demonstrating their ability to outperform Golden State on both sides of the court.
Golden State will require a spectacular comeback to prevent future series losses, and Minnesota's momentum and confidence heading into Game 2 could put a lot of pressure on the Valkyries.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2025 | Lynx 101-72 Valkyries |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Lynx 72-53 Valkyries |
| Sep 07, 2025 | Lynx 78-72 Valkyries |
| Jul 06, 2025 | Lynx 82-71 Valkyries |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Lynx 86-75 Valkyries |