Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jul 20, 2026

Washington's 90-82 road victory over Golden State came down to a fourth-quarter eruption that shattered a tightly contested first half. The Mystics trailed by four at the break after a sluggish second quarter—just 30 combined points—but the final frame exploded for 60 combined points, with Washington outscoring the Valkyries 36-24 to secure the win.

The opening half showed defensive effort on both sides. Q1 produced 41 combined points, then Q2 dropped to just 30, leaving the score tied at 36 at halftime. Q3 rebounded to 41 combined, keeping Golden State in reach at 59-51 entering the fourth. That's when the Mystics took over. Kiki Iriafen led Washington with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Shakira Austin added 15 points and 15 boards to anchor a dominant inside presence. Sonia Citron chipped in 17 points and 6 assists in the victory.

For Golden State, Kaitlyn Chen led with 20 points and 6 assists, and Kayla Thornton scored 15, but the Valkyries couldn't match Washington's late push. The combined total of 172 sailed over the 147.5 market by 24.5 points, with the second half's 101 combined points driving the bulk of the action. DAGGER leaned over pregame and cashed.