Matchup: New York Liberty vs Golden State Valkyries
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Broadcast: YouTube TV
On Tuesday, the action unfolds at Chase Center as the Golden State Valkyries (20-18) take on the New York Liberty (24-16).
In their previous game, the New York Liberty faced the Phoenix Mercury, suffering a defeat with a score of 80-63. The Liberty posted a field goal percentage of 44.4% (24 out of 54) and managed to sink 8 out of 25 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, New York converted 7 of their 11 attempts, which reflects a shooting percentage of 63.6%. In terms of rebounds, they secured 28 total, including 5 offensive boards. Additionally, they distributed 17 assists and forced the opposition into 12 turnovers while achieving 7 steals. Defensively, New York allowed their opponents to shoot 47.6% from the floor on 30 out of 63 attempts. The Mercury recorded 9 assists and made 9 steals during the game. They also gathered 30 rebounds (9 offensive, 21 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. Phoenix ended up hitting 57.1% of their free throws, converting 8 of 14 attempts, and shot 44.4% from beyond the arc, making 12 out of 27 attempts.
Emma Meesseman emerged as a key player, finishing the game with 17 points on 7 of 9 shooting. She played 30 minutes and recorded 4 rebounds, shooting at an impressive 77.8% from the field while also providing 2 assists.
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The New York Liberty bring a record of 24-16 into this encounter, averaging 85.1 points per game, which ranks them 3rd in the WNBA. They have a field goal percentage of 45.5% and are shooting 35.7% from three-point range (389 of 1,089). At the charity stripe, the Liberty excel with an 83.3% shooting percentage. As a team, they grab an average of 33.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated 876 assists this season, placing them 3rd in the league for assists. They average 13.0 turnovers per game while committing 16.3 fouls. Defensively, New York forces their opponents to turn the ball over 12.8 times per game and commits 16.9 personal fouls. The Liberty rank 6th in the WNBA for assists allowed, giving up 790 so far this season. Opponents shoot 42.3% against them, and they concede 36.0 rebounds per game. They also allow 31.6% from beyond the arc and rank 6th in points allowed per game, with opponents averaging 81.0 points against them.
In their most recent game, the Golden State Valkyries triumphed with a 99-62 victory over the Washington Mystics. They secured 30 defensive rebounds and 1 offensive board for a total of 31 rebounds. The Valkyries committed 11 turnovers and generated 9 steals throughout the match. The Mystics racked up 20 personal fouls, sending the Valkyries to the free-throw line for 24 shots, of which they converted 21 for an outstanding 87.5% success rate. From three-point range, Golden State made 12 of 31 attempts (38.7%). The Valkyries shot 55.0% from the field, hitting 33 of 60 attempts. Defensively, they allowed the Mystics to connect on 23 of 64 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 35.9%. Washington managed only 24.0% from three-point territory, making 6 of 25 attempts, while finishing with a free-throw percentage of 83.3%, going 10 for 12. In terms of rebounding, Golden State limited Washington to just 20 total boards (3 offensive).
Janelle Salaun played a crucial role for the Valkyries, making 7 of 11 attempts for a field goal percentage of 63.6%. She contributed 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist during her 29 minutes on the court.
This season, Golden State holds a record of 20-18. Offensively, they are shooting 40.9% from the field, ranking 13th in the league. The Valkyries have scored a total of 2,997 points this season (averaging 78.9 per game) and register 35.2 rebounds per game. They dish out 18.7 assists per game, ranking 12th, while averaging 12.6 turnovers. Golden State commits 17.8 fouls per game and is solid from the free-throw line at 81.8%. Defensively, they rank 3rd in points allowed per game with an average of 77.2. Their defense also allows only 32.1% from three-point range (343 of 1,069) and gives up 78.8% from the charity stripe. They permit 19.4 assists and average 33.2 total rebounds allowed per game, ranking 4th and 6th in the league accordingly. The Valkyries force 11.8 turnovers per game and have limited opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.8% from the field (best in the WNBA).
Who do you think will win this exciting WNBA matchup against the spread?
Tip from Tony Sink: Go with New York
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