The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Golden State Valkyries twice in late August. Minnesota earned a win of 77-66 on Aug. 19. The teams faced off again Aug. 24 at Target Center. Minnesota maintained the top seed. They had not lost to Golden State yet. Courtney Williams sat out. Her right foot was injured. Without Williams on the court, Minnesota failed to clinch the top seed in that contest.
Minnesota jumped ahead 2-0 during the start of the first quarter. The WNBA issued a game report the next day. Viewing guides were around before the Aug. 24 game.