Heading into the match-up, the No. 6 Valkyries have a 9-7 record, and the Lynx are 15-2, a record that puts them at the top of the WNBA.

Just under five minutes remained in the third quarter. The Minnesota Lynx, who had led by as many as 10, had fallen behind by two points to a Golden State team that seemed unable to miss. It was at that point,

Third-quarter surge helps Lynx secure 82-71 home victory, which gives Minnesota perfect 10-0 mark at Target Center.