The Connecticut Sun and Golden State Valkyries delivered a tightly contested game at Chase Center, with both teams leaning heavily on their defensive strengths. The Sun, who have built their identity around physical play and rebounding, managed to control the pace for most of the night despite Golden State’s energetic crowd.
Alyssa Thomas set the tone early for Connecticut, stuffing the stat sheet with rebounds, assists, and her trademark hustle plays. Her presence in the paint and ability to initiate offense helped the Sun overcome Golden State’s strong perimeter shooting. DeWanna Bonner also provided key scoring bursts, keeping the Sun’s lead intact during critical stretches.
The Valkyries, however, refused to go quietly. Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum energized the home side with timely three-pointers and fast-break conversions, sparking a fourth-quarter run that cut the deficit to just a single possession. Their surge turned the contest into a nail-biter heading into the final minutes.
In the end, Connecticut’s defensive poise proved decisive. The Sun forced multiple late turnovers and converted at the free throw line to secure a narrow win. The combination of veteran leadership and defensive execution allowed them to silence the Valkyries’ rally and escape with a hard-fought victory.
The result was another reminder of the Sun’s consistency in high-pressure moments, while the Valkyries showed flashes of their offensive firepower but struggled with efficiency down the stretch. Both teams left the floor knowing they may see each other again in a critical playoff scenario.
