Golden State Valkyries beat Toronto Tempo in WNBA game

The Golden State Valkyries hosted the Toronto Tempo at the Chase Center in San Francisco on August 4, 2026. Entering the game the Valkyries held a 20‑9 record while the Tempo were 10‑19. In their previous meeting, Golden State won 96‑79, and the preview favored another Valkyries victory, projecting a final score of 90‑75.

Toronto’s bench struggled, contributing only eight points and shooting poorly from the field, while the team dealt with injuries to key scorers Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes. New acquisition Aneesah Morrow was expected to make her debut after settling in with the squad. Golden State’s depth was highlighted by Janelle Salaun’s 24‑point performance and a strong defensive showing that limited the Tempo to 18 points in each of the final two quarters. Coach Sandy Brondello praised her team’s effort despite the injuries.

The matchup was part of the WNBA regular season, with the Valkyries aiming to extend their winning streak and the Tempo looking to rebound from a recent loss.