New York Liberty W vs Golden State Valkyries W — 70:87, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, May 22, 2026 • Barclays Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty W | 15 | 19 | 12 | 24 | 70 |
| Golden State Valkyries W | 25 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 87 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | New York Liberty W | Golden State Valkyries W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 26/62 | 28/71 |
| 3-Pointers | 6/24 | 13/35 |
| Free Throws | 12/16 | 18/25 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 36 |
| Assists | 20 | 18 |
| Steals | 2 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 5 |
Box Score
Top scorers
New York Liberty W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. StewartS | 30:12 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7-13 | 0-1 | 4-6 |
| J. JonesS | 28:24 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 6-12 | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Marine JohannesS | 26:13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-5 | 0-0 |
| Pauline AstierS | 24:55 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| S. SaballyS | 16:22 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Rebekah Gardner | 19:28 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| R. Allen | 17:03 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| J. Vanloo | 15:54 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| A. Fowler | 14:41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Xu Han | 06:48 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 70 | 37 | 20 | 26-62 | 6-24 | 12-16 |
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla ThorntonS | 28:23 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5-9 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| V. BurtonS | 27:29 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 5-14 | 3-6 | 0-1 |
| K. StokesS | 25:46 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Kaila CharlesS | 24:27 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5-10 | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| Gabby WilliamsS | 20:45 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4-11 | 4-6 | 4-6 |
| Janelle Salaun | 26:15 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3-11 | 2-7 | 4-5 |
| K. Chen | 14:38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| T. Hayes | 14:27 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 4-4 |
| L. Amihere | 13:12 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| M. Goodchild | 03:10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| N. Mwenentanda | 01:29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 87 | 36 | 18 | 28-71 | 13-35 | 18-25 |
Game Recap
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the New York Liberty 87-70, using a balanced scoring effort and strong perimeter production to secure a 17-point win. Golden State built its advantage by consistently generating points from beyond the arc, finishing with 13 made 3-pointers, while New York struggled to keep pace despite efficient scoring inside the arc.
Key Takeaways
- →New York Liberty W holds a significant advantage in True Shooting % (74
- →The New York Liberty W have a higher implied probability of winning at 71
- →The New York Liberty W have a slight edge due to their recent form (WLWW) and strong offensive metrics (ORtg 113
- →Both teams are healthy, but New York Liberty W has a stronger offensive output (100 PPG vs
- →The New York Liberty W have shown a strong offensive performance with a high PPG and efficient shooting metrics, which could exploit the Valkyries' defense