Valkyries Lose a Thriller 73-70 | Game Highlights at Chicago Sky | August 21, 2026

The Golden State Valkyries fell just short in Chicago, dropping a 73 - 70 thriller to the Sky on a Sydney Taylor game-winner with 0.6 seconds remaining. Despite an inspirational bench effort that accounted for 51 points, Golden State couldn't hold on late in a heartbreaking road loss that marked the team's second consecutive defeat.

Laeticia Amihere was the story on offense, going a perfect 7 of 7 from the field for 16 points while anchoring a 2- 3 zone that helped the Valkyries claw back from a 21-point deficit.

Golden State's bench unit mounted a 17- 3 run to end the third quarter with a 51- 49 lead, but Taylor's clutch shooting down the stretch proved decisive. The Valkyries fall to 25 - 11 and remain the second seed in the WNBA.

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Golden State Valkyries | WNBA | Game Recap | Laeticia Amihere, Janelle Salaün, Tiffany Hayes | Chicago Sky | 2026