Mystics Valkyries injury report: Will Gabby Williams play?
Gabby Williams will play Saturday as the Golden State Valkyries host the Washington Mystics. Williams is fully off the injury report after returning from a one-game back contusion absence. The Mystics Valkyries matchup tips at 8:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center, and Washington also lists nobody as injured.
Key Takeaways
- Gabby Williams is available for Golden State after clearing a back contusion and posting 16 points in Wednesday's win over Indiana.
- The Mystics enter with a clean injury report as they try to bounce back from a home loss to Portland.
- Justė Jocytė (left foot soreness) and Iliana Rupert (pregnancy, out for the season) are out for the Valkyries.
- Tip-off is 8:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center on MNMT, KPIX+, and KMAX 31, with streaming on Fubo.
Golden State (18-7) is chasing a ninth straight win after beating the Indiana Fever on the road Wednesday. Washington (12-11) is looking to reset after falling at home to the Portland Fire on Thursday. For more odd and viral sports angles, see our Bizarre World coverage.
Will Gabby Williams play against the Mystics?
Yes. According to the Yahoo Sports final injury report, Williams is not listed for Saturday after missing one game with a back contusion.
She returned Wednesday and led Golden State with 16 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Kaitlyn Chen added 14 points and three rebounds off the bench in that Fever win.
Williams has been a steady producer overall, averaging 15.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 41.6% from the field and 35.8% from three.
Who else is out for the Mystics Valkyries game?
Washington has nobody on its injury report, which is a boost as the Mystics chase a road win. Shakira Austin paced them Thursday with 19 points, nine rebounds, and four assists; Sonia Citron added eight points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Golden State is without Justė Jocytė (left foot soreness) and Iliana Rupert, who will miss the rest of the season due to pregnancy. Those absences matter even with Williams available and a strong home stretch underway.
Where can you watch Mystics vs. Valkyries tonight?
The game is at Chase Center with tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET. Local TV options include MNMT, KPIX+, and KMAX 31, and the matchup is also available to stream on Fubo.
Golden State is favored by 8.5 points (-375 moneyline), with Washington at +300 and a total of 148.5. The Valkyries score 82.2 points per game; the Mystics allow 82.9. Washington averages 80.0; Golden State allows 76.1.
With Williams cleared and the Mystics healthy, Saturday's interconference showdown hinges on whether Golden State's winning streak holds at home—or whether Washington spoils it on the road.