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Valkyries Top Rankings, Stewart Scores 61, Mercury Start Streak

7/7/2026

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Golden State Valkyries rose to No. 1 in ESPN’s WNBA Power Rankings and beat Washington Mystics 62-49, holding them to a season-low 49 points with no starter exceeding seven points, a first since 2003.
New York Liberty defeated Las Vegas 93-85 and Minnesota 99-86 as Breanna Stewart posted 61 points and 18 rebounds.
Phoenix Mercury began a three-game winning streak with a 90-67 win over Seattle, led by Kahleah Copper’s 30 points.

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Golden State Valkyries rose to No. 1 in ESPN’s WNBA Power Rankings and beat Washington Mystics 62-49, holding them to a season-low 49 points with no starter exceeding seven points, a first since 2003.
New York Liberty defeated Las Vegas 93-85 and Minnesota 99-86 as Breanna Stewart posted 61 points and 18 rebounds.
Phoenix Mercury began a three-game winning streak with a 90-67 win over Seattle, led by Kahleah Copper’s 30 points.