Overview
- Breanna Stewart led New York with 24 points, Marine Johannes chipped in 18 off the bench and Jonquel Jones recorded a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double.
- Golden State managed just nine of 35 shooting in the first half and fell into an early 27-10 hole it never escaped.
- The Valkyries were without Tiffany Hayes (nose) and Monique Billings (ankle), and Cecilia Zandalasini remained sidelined by a foot injury.
- Former Liberty forward Kayla Thornton received her 2024 championship ring at halfcourt in her return to Brooklyn and contributed 13 points.
- The teams will meet again Thursday in Brooklyn as New York seeks to extend its winning streak and Golden State looks to rebound.