Final
August 24, 2026 β’ Target Center, Minneapolis
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 24, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Golden State Valkyries (26-11) meets Minnesota Lynx (31-8) at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Golden State Valkyries
Visiting Side
Record
26-11
Minnesota Lynx
Home Side
Record
31-8
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GOL
|
17 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 80 |
|
MIN
|
16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 66 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Golden State Valkyries
VS
35%
Minnesota Lynx
Projected Score
GOL 104
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MIN 73
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Golden State Valkyries boasts a superior average point differential.
- Golden State Valkyries controls the glass more effectively.
- Golden State Valkyries operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Golden State Valkyries
STAT
Minnesota Lynx
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Lynx plays on familiar turf at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Golden State Valkyries Could Win
Golden State Valkyries generates 82.5 points per game while shooting 48.6%.
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx produces 89.9 points per game on 40.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Golden State Valkyries's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Target Center, Minneapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
16,001
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -4.5 | O/U: 161.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Natasha Howard
13
Team Assists
Olivia Miles
5
Team Points
Cecilia Zandalasini
18
Team Assists
Veronica Burton
9
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Golden State Valkyries (76.4%)
Minnesota Lynx (23.6%)
Total Submissions: 79 circles
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