SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor locked in his picks, predictions, props, and WNBA best bets for the Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury game on Monday

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 .

Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner both put up double-doubles as the Phoenix Mercury triumphed on the road over the Golden State Valkyries in a 78-77 nailbiter. T

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.

Alyssa Thomas made a free throw with a second remaining to give the Phoenix Mercury a 78-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night.

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.

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