Valkyries Defeat Liberty in WNBA Showdown
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Barclays Center
Golden State Valkyries 79, New York Liberty 60, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty?
Golden State Valkyries beat New York Liberty 79-60 at Barclays Center on August 27, 2026.
Who was favored in Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty?
New York Liberty were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.
The Golden State Valkyries secured a decisive victory against the New York Liberty, finishing the game with a score of 79-60. This result marks the Valkyries' dominance in the series, as they have now won all three matchups against the Liberty this season. The game took place at Barclays Center, where the Liberty had a solid home record of 23-16 prior to this contest. However, the Valkyries, boasting an impressive away record of 28-11, showcased their strength on the road.
In terms of recent form, the Liberty had been performing well, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. They averaged 94.5 points scored while allowing 89.3 points during this stretch. Their last game before facing the Valkyries was a victory against the Indiana Fever, where they won 109-102. Conversely, the Valkyries entered the game with an 8-2 record in their last ten outings and were on a two-game winning streak. They averaged 84.0 points scored and allowed only 73.5 points in that span, with their most recent victory being a convincing 89-64 win over the Connecticut Sun.
The Liberty had a strong home performance throughout the season, with a perfect 5-0 record in their last five home games. However, the Valkyries also had a solid away record of 4-1 in their last five games, demonstrating their ability to compete effectively in hostile environments.
In their previous meetings this season, the Liberty had struggled against the Valkyries, losing 67-76 on June 28 and 70-87 on May 22. The last time they faced each other in 2025, the Liberty managed to secure a win, but that was before the Valkyries' current run of success against them.
In terms of injuries, the Liberty were without Satou Sabally due to a concussion, which impacted their lineup. The Valkyries were missing several players as well, including Cecilia Zandalasini, Janelle Salaun, Gabby Williams, and Iliana Rupert, all of whom were out for reasons not related to injuries.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Liberty favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 162.5. The odds indicated a home money line of -162.0 for the Liberty and +136.0 for the Valkyries, reflecting the expectation of a competitive matchup.
Conditions for the game were typical for a late summer evening, with both teams needing to adapt to the indoor environment of Barclays Center. Fans were treated to a display of athleticism and skill, with key moments in the fourth quarter highlighting the Valkyries' control of the game.
In the final quarter, the Valkyries extended their lead with a series of scoring plays, including a 25-foot three-point jumper from Janelle Salaun, assisted by Veronica Burton, which brought the score to 71-53. The Liberty attempted to respond, with Sabrina Ionescu making a driving layup to narrow the gap to 71-55. However, the Valkyries continued to pull away, with Gabby Williams hitting another three-pointer and Kiah Stokes contributing with a layup, pushing the score to 76-59.
Despite the Liberty's efforts to rally back, including a three-pointer from Jonquel Jones, the Valkyries maintained their composure and closed out the game with a final score of 79-60, solidifying their dominance in the series and showcasing their defensive prowess. The Liberty will need to regroup and address their challenges in facing the Valkyries as the season progresses.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NY -3.5 | 162.5 o -108 / u -112 | Golden State Valkyries +136 · New York Liberty -162 |
Injury report
- Satou SaballyOutConcussionNew York Liberty
- Cecilia ZandalasiniOutNot Injury RelatedGolden State Valkyries
- Janelle SalaunOutNot Injury RelatedGolden State Valkyries
- Gabby WilliamsOutNot Injury RelatedGolden State Valkyries
- Iliana RupertOutNot Injury RelatedGolden State Valkyries
Leaders
- PointsJonquel Jones18New York Liberty
- AssistsSabrina Ionescu4New York Liberty
- ReboundsJonquel Jones7New York Liberty
- PointsCecilia Zandalasini20Golden State Valkyries
- AssistsVeronica Burton13Golden State Valkyries
- ReboundsKiah Stokes9Golden State Valkyries
Recent form
New York Liberty
Last 10: 7-3Streak W194.5 scored · 89.3 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W109-102vs Indiana FeverAug 22
- L86-93at Chicago SkyAug 19
- W82-75at Connecticut SunAug 15
- W85-81vs Los Angeles SparksAug 14
- L92-106at Indiana FeverAug 11
- W111-71vs Las Vegas AcesAug 9
- W92-86vs Seattle StormAug 5
- W95-83vs Seattle StormAug 3
- W94-92at Phoenix MercuryAug 1
- L99-104at Las Vegas AcesJul 31
Golden State Valkyries
Last 10: 8-2Streak W284 scored · 73.5 allowed per game4-1 away
- W89-64at Connecticut SunAug 26
- W80-66at Minnesota LynxAug 25
- L70-73at Chicago SkyAug 21
- L66-77vs Minnesota LynxAug 20
- W78-70vs Dallas WingsAug 18
- W91-71vs Chicago SkyAug 13
- W84-78at Los Angeles SparksAug 9
- W94-76at Dallas WingsAug 8
- W92-81vs Toronto TempoAug 5
- W96-79vs Toronto TempoAug 3
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | - | 9 | L2 | .775 | 31 |
| Golden State | 2 | 11 | W4 | .725 | 29 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 13 | W3 | .675 | 27 |
| Dallas | 7 | 16 | W4 | .600 | 24 |
| Portland | 15 | 24 | L1 | .400 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 25 | W2 | .375 | 15 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 26 | W1 | .350 | 14 |
| Seattle | 23 | 32 | L1 | .200 | 8 |
| Atlanta | - | 14 | W1 | .650 | 26 |
| Indiana | - | 14 | W2 | .650 | 26 |
| New York | 2 | 16 | W1 | .600 | 24 |
| Washington | 2 | 16 | L1 | .600 | 24 |
| Chicago | 11 | 25 | L3 | .375 | 15 |
| Toronto | 15 | 29 | L4 | .275 | 11 |
| Connecticut | 16 | 30 | L3 | .250 | 10 |
Box score
| Stat | Golden State Valkyries | New York Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-71 | 19-63 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 30 |
| Three-pointers | 13-33 | 7-31 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 23 |
| Free throws | 6-8 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 23 |
| Assists | 23 | 14 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 2 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 24 |
| Fouls | 16 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 19 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 89 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Quarter35-27Breanna Stewart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Quarter36-27Tiffany Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Quarter39-27Cecilia Zandalasini makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot (Veronica Burton assists)
- 2nd Quarter39-30Sabrina Ionescu makes 24-foot three pointer (Pauline Astier assists)
- 2nd Quarter42-30Tiffany Hayes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kiah Stokes assists)
- 3rd Quarter44-30Cecilia Zandalasini makes 12-foot jumper (Veronica Burton assists)
- 3rd Quarter44-32Pauline Astier makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter44-34Breanna Stewart makes two point shot (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 3rd Quarter46-34Veronica Burton makes 2-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter48-34Veronica Burton makes 3-foot layup (Cecilia Zandalasini assists)
- 3rd Quarter51-34Veronica Burton makes 28-foot three point jumper (Gabby Williams assists)
- 3rd Quarter51-36Breanna Stewart makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Rebekah Gardner assists)
- 3rd Quarter53-36Cecilia Zandalasini makes 3-foot two point shot (Veronica Burton assists)
- 3rd Quarter53-38Rebekah Gardner makes two point shot (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 3rd Quarter53-40Rebecca Allen makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter53-41Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-42Rebekah Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-42Tiffany Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter55-42Tiffany Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter55-45Rebecca Allen makes 26-foot three point jumper (Breanna Stewart assists)
- 3rd Quarter56-45Tiffany Hayes makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter57-45Tiffany Hayes makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter57-46Breanna Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter57-47Breanna Stewart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter59-47Kaitlyn Chen makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter61-47Cecilia Zandalasini makes 10-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter63-47Gabby Williams makes 3-foot layup (Veronica Burton assists)
- 4th Quarter65-47Janelle Salaun makes 21-foot pullup jump shot (Gabby Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter65-48Breanna Stewart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter65-50Jonquel Jones makes layup
- 4th Quarter68-50Gabby Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Veronica Burton assists)
- 4th Quarter68-53Jonquel Jones makes 29-foot three point jumper (Sabrina Ionescu assists)
- 4th Quarter71-53Janelle Salaun makes 25-foot three point jumper (Veronica Burton assists)
- 4th Quarter71-55Sabrina Ionescu makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter74-55Gabby Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Veronica Burton assists)
- 4th Quarter74-56Breanna Stewart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter74-59Jonquel Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rebekah Gardner assists)
- 4th Quarter76-59Kiah Stokes makes layup (Veronica Burton assists)
- 4th Quarter76-60Marine Fauthoux makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter79-60Ashten Prechtel makes 23-foot three point jumper (Juste Jocyte assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours New York Liberty, below favours Golden State Valkyries.
Venue
- Barclays CenterBrooklyn, NY
- Attendance17579
- OfficialsIsaac Barnett, Clare Simmons, Genesis Perrymond
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