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Valkyries Stifle Liberty 66-58, Move Within Two of Playoff Berth

The expansion club's defense held New York to 31% shooting to drop its magic number to two.

Overview

  • Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points to lead Golden State in its fourth straight win.
  • The berth can be clinched with any combination of two Valkyries wins or Los Angeles Sparks losses, creating a first opportunity Thursday against Dallas.
  • New York nevertheless secured a postseason spot thanks to Indiana’s loss to Phoenix on Tuesday.
  • Monique Billings returned from a right ankle sprain after missing 16 of the previous 17 games and logged 20 minutes.
  • The game drew the franchise’s 20th consecutive sellout at Ballhalla, and the Liberty were without Sabrina Ionescu for a third straight game.