Burton’s 25 & 8 lifts Valkyries past Mercury 87-81
Veronica Burton and Gabby Williams each drop 25 points as Golden State holds off Phoenix.
Veronica Burton poured in 25 points — 19 in the first half — and added 8 assists, while Gabby Williams also scored 25 as the Golden State Valkyries held off the Phoenix Mercury 87-81 on Tuesday night. Burton dominated early, hitting three 3-pointers and repeatedly finding cutters to build a double‑digit lead. Williams matched her partner shot for shot in the second half, keeping Phoenix at arm’s length.
