The Golden State Valkyries go into Valkyries Vs Sun on Friday, July 10 with momentum, form and defensive confidence all on their side. After Wednesday’s 83-75 win over the Tempo, Golden State stretched its winning streak to six games, and that run has underlined why they have become one of the league’s best defensive teams.
This matchup arrives roughly halfway through the WNBA’s 30th season, and the contrast in style is hard to ignore. The Connecticut Sun have not shown enough scoring firepower to consistently break through the Valkyries’ defence, which makes Golden State look well placed to keep the pressure on in a game listed for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Why Golden State have the upper hand
The Valkyries’ recent stretch has been built on control at the defensive end, and that is usually the foundation of a team that can keep winning even when the offence is not at its most explosive. Reaching six straight victories is not just a good run; it is a sign that Golden State are finding a repeatable way to win games.
Gabby Williams has been a major part of that balance, averaging 15.0 points per game and 1.6 steals per game. Those numbers reflect both ends of the floor, while Veronica Burton’s contribution has also helped give Golden State the kind of structure that can travel well from game to game.
The Sun need more than a steady start
For the Sun, the problem is simple enough to identify even if it is not easy to solve. If they cannot score consistently, then the Valkyries’ defensive discipline can quickly take control of the contest.
That is why the market has Golden State listed as -5.5, with the total at 154.5. The numbers point to a game where the Valkyries are expected to set the tone, and where Connecticut will need a sharper offensive night than they have consistently shown.
Golden State are not just riding a winning streak; they are doing it in a way that suggests their identity is becoming clear. Against a Sun team still searching for enough scoring punch, that makes the Valkyries the more convincing side heading into Friday night.
