WNBA · Game preview
Washington Mystics12-10at
Golden State Valkyries18-7
Sat, Jul 18, 8:30 PM EDTChase Center, San Francisco, CAKPIX+ 44/KMAX 31 · Monumental Sports Network
Valkyries riding eight straight and chasing the West lead, but the Mystics roll in fighting for East position.
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What to know before tip
Situation summary
- GSV has the rest edge with 2 days and 72.5h between games.
- WAS is carrying the heavier travel load at 2,437 mi from its previous stop.
- WAS is dealing with west-to-east pressure: -3h on the body clock and -3h of zone shift.
- WAS is in game 1 of 2 on the road with 0 mi already logged before tip.
- Both teams sit near the top of the standings.
The numbers
Rest · travel · body clock
| Schedule spot | WAS | GSV |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 12-10 | 18-7 |
| Days rest | 1 day | 2 days |
| Hours rest | 49.5h | 72.5h |
| Rest swing | -23h | +23h |
| Travel in | 2,437 mi | 1,944 mi |
| Zone change | -3h | -3h |
| Body clock | -3h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 1 of 2 | Homestand · 1 of 2 |
| Miles before tip | 0 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | — | — |
How each side got here
Travel and map
WAS
2,437 miWAS came from Washington, DC with 2,437 mi of travel and -3h of time-zone change.
Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA
GSV
1,944 miGSV came from Indianapolis, IN with 1,944 mi of travel and -3h of time-zone change.
Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA
Where this game sits in the run
Trip context
WAS
Road tripWAS is on game 1 of 2 on the road, with 0 mi already behind it.
GSV
HomestandGSV is in game 1 of 2 on this homestand.