Valkyries Drop Thriller to Mercury 91-89 | Game Highlights vs. Phoenix Mercury | July 29, 2026

The Golden State Valkyries battled the Phoenix Mercury down to the final whistle on the road, but a massive free throw disparity proved too much to overcome in a 91-89 loss at Footprint Center. Phoenix attempted 43 free throws to Golden State's 19, turning a night where the Valkyries outshot the Mercury in field goal attempts into a one-point heartbreaker.

Cecilia Zandalasini kept Golden State in it with 16 points and three triples from deep, while Veronica Burton ran the backcourt with 15 points and five assists. Phoenix countered with Kahleah Copper's game-high 27 points, Alyssa Thomas' all-around effort of 25 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, and DeWanna Bonner anchoring the paint with 17 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.

Golden State stayed competitive by firing 33 threes and connecting on 12, keeping the margin at one possession deep into the fourth quarter before Phoenix closed it out at the line. It's a tough result, but this team has shown all season it doesn't dwell. Film, accountability, and back to work.

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Golden State Valkyries | WNBA | Game Recap | Veronica Burton, Cecilia Zandalasini | Phoenix Mercury | 2026