The Valkyries are back at Ballhalla on Monday to face the Phoenix Mercury after being on the road for four games.

The Phoenix Mercury (14-6) heads to Northern California on Monday night for a meeting with the Golden State Valkyries (10-10).

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Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase lamented an "unfortunate" foul call that led to her team losing on July 14.

But on a crucial defensive possession, the Valkyries got discombobulated and fouled Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas at the rim with one second left. Thomas went on to hit one of two free throws to give the Mercury a 78-77 win .

The Phoenix Mercury traveled to face the Golden State Valkyries on July 14, 2025, at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Down four with 15 seconds left, the Valkyries tied the game on two fadeaway baskets by French rookie Janelle Salaün. Needing just one more stop, Golden State appeared headed toward an extra period to decide, what was up to that point, one of the best games of the WNBA season.

The Mercury's schedule before the upcoming All-Star break consists of two road games against Golden State and Minnesota.

Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner both put up double-doubles as the Phoenix Mercury triumphed on the road over the Golden State Valkyries in a 78-77 nailbiter. T