What the Liberty hope to take away from a sobering loss to the Valkyries
The New York Liberty faced a disappointing loss to the Golden State Valkyries in their recent game. Despite a strong effort to close the gap in the second quarter, the Liberty were unable to overcome the Valkyries' defense. Players expressed their dissatisfaction with the outcome and acknowledged the need for improvement.
- ▪The Liberty allowed the Valkyries to score 25 points in the first quarter.
- ▪New York managed to get within two points in the second quarter before losing control of the game.
- ▪The Valkyries' defense is currently the best-rated unit in the WNBA.
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inside the liberty What the Liberty hope to take away from a sobering loss to the Valkyries By Madeline Kenney Published May 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET The Valkyries' Kaila Charles (standing) and Liberty guard Rebekah Gardner fight for the ball during Golden State's win on May 21, 2026. Tom Horak-Imagn Images Thursday’s loss to the Golden State Valkyries was not how the Liberty imagined they would open their two-and-a-half-week homestand. We've got you covered on the Liberty beat Text with Madeline Kenney as she follows the Liberty — she’s sharing behind-the-scenes info and insights with Sports+ subscribers. SIGN UP NOW The Liberty allowed the Valkyries to score 25 points in the first quarter to take a double-digit lead.
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