But on a crucial defensive possession, the Valkyries got discombobulated and fouled Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas at the rim with one second left. Thomas went on to hit one of two free throws to give the Mercury a 78-77 win .

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Down four with 15 seconds left, the Valkyries tied the game on two fadeaway baskets by French rookie Janelle Salaün. Needing just one more stop, Golden State appeared headed toward an extra period to decide, what was up to that point, one of the best games of the WNBA season.

All-Star forward Satou Sabally has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Golden State Valkyries due to a persistent ankle injury, according to Underdog

But after a 67-58 loss to the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, the Valkyries have now lost their third straight game and their fifth in six games to drop to 10-12 on the season. While boasting a 7-4 record at home, the Valkyries are now 3-8 on the road.

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The Mercury's schedule before the upcoming All-Star break consists of two road games against Golden State and Minnesota.