The Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries twice in late August. Minnesota earned a win of 77-66 on Aug. 19. The teams clashed again Aug. 24 at Target Center. Minnesota held the top seed. They remained unbeaten against Golden State yet. Courtney Williams missed the game. Her right foot was injured. Without Williams on the floor, Minnesota could not clinch the top seed in that contest.
Minnesota took the lead 2-0 early in the first quarter. The WNBA released a game summary the next day. Viewing guides were around before the Aug. 24 game.