Golden State Valkyries Women saw off Seattle Storm 70-57 in the WNBA on September 20th, 2026. The hosts controlled the game from early on, building a lead that never seriously wavered. It was a straightforward evening for the second-placed side, who have now extended their winning streak in front of their own crowd.
And here's the thing about a game where the biggest lead reached 32 points — there were no real turning points to argue about. The Storm managed a biggest lead of zero, which tells you everything. Valkyries started sharp, with nine successful three-pointers and 26 assists painting a picture of fluid movement. Seattle, by contrast, mustered only 16 assists and eight threes, struggling to find rhythm against the press.
What stood out was the rebounding battle, to be fair. Valkyries pulled down 42 rebounds against the Storm's 36, with 12 offensive boards giving them second-chance opportunities. The numbers on that front — 11 second-chance points for the hosts versus nine for visitors — suggest Golden State was getting extra possessions and converting them. Seattle managed just one block all game compared to seven for Valkyries, another gap that showed defensive dominance.
By then the result was already decided, but the statistics bear it out. Valkyries shot 26 of 69 field goals while the Storm managed 21 of 63. The turnover differential told its own story: 12 turnovers for Golden State against 18 for Seattle, which translated into 11 points off turnovers for the hosts and only 10 for the visitors. Fast-break points followed the same pattern — seven to three.
What this means in practice is that the Valkyries are holding firm in second place with 30 wins from 41 games. The Storm, meanwhile, sit eighth with just eight victories and 33 defeats. Those recent results tell the tale too — Seattle have lost their last four outings against teams like Las Vegas and Los Angeles, while Golden State have won their last five including a 82-66 victory over Portland on September 19th.
