Playoff hopes are on the line Thursday as the Mystics (13-13) host the Valkyries (12-13) in a key WNBA showdown for the No. 8 seed at CareFirst Arena.

The Golden State Valkyries head to the nation's capital to face the Washington Mystics on Thursday. The Valkyries are coming off a tough road win against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, the second game of a five-game road trip.

Center Temi Fágbénlé hit a pull up jumper with just over five minutes left to give the Valkyries a one-point lead. The British veteran’s basket would end up being Golden State’s lone made field goal until Janelle Salaün put in a driving layup with a minute left in the game.