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 retained the top seed. They had not lost to Golden State yet. Courtney Williams was sidelined. Her right foot had an injury. Without Williams on the floor, Minnesota failed to get the top seed in that game.
Minnesota took the lead 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.