Overview
- Golden State beat New York 66-58 at Chase Center for its fourth consecutive victory and first over the Liberty this season, with a clinch possible as soon as Thursday if the Sparks lose and the Valkyries win.
- Temi Fágbénlé led the way with 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting and five rebounds, while Kate Martin added 11 points on 3-of-6 from three.
- Monique Billings returned from a 14-game ankle absence to log 20 high-energy minutes (1-for-7), drawing praise from coach Natalie Nakase for her communication and leadership.
- The interior trio of Fágbénlé, Billings and Iliana Rupert limited New York to 20 points in the paint as Emma Meesseman, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones combined to shoot 10-for-27 with nine turnovers.
- With Tiffany Hayes out at least a week due to a knee injury, the Valkyries signed 6-foot-6 center Elizabeth Kitley to a seven-day hardship deal; Golden State sits sixth with a magic number of two to clinch.