Game Details
Matchup: New York Liberty (10–3) vs. Golden State Valkyries (7–6)
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Tip-Off Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Broadcast: WNBA League Pass, ESPN+
Game Context & Stakes
The Liberty enter this matchup as the Eastern Conference leaders, but they’ve dropped two of their last three and are still adjusting to life without Jonquel Jones (ankle). Despite the setback, New York boasts the league’s best defense, allowing just 77.2 points per game. The Valkyries, in their inaugural WNBA season, have exceeded expectations. They’ve won four straight at home and are coming off a dominant 87–63 win over the Connecticut Sun, led by Kayla Thornton’s 21 points. This is their third meeting with New York this season—the Liberty won both previous matchups, including a 95–67 blowout and a tighter 82–77 win.
Key Players to Watch
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart: 21.8 PPG, 7.9 RPG – Cleared 21.5 points in 3 of last 4 games
Sabrina Ionescu: 20.4 PPG, 5.2 APG, 1.8 SPG – Floor general and clutch shooter
Marine Johannès: 11.2 PPG – Instant offense off the bench
Courtney Vandersloot: 6.1 APG – Veteran playmaker and defensive anchor
Golden State Valkyries
Kayla Thornton: 16.0 PPG (last 10 games) – Faces her former team with momentum
Monique Billings: 8.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG – Versatile forward and interior presence
Temi Fagbenle: 2.5 offensive rebounds per game – Key to Valkyries’ second-chance scoring
Veronica Burton: Steady backcourt presence with defensive upside
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Liberty | Valkyries |
| Record | 10–3 | 7–6 |
| Points Per Game | 88.3 | 79.0 |
| Points Allowed | 77.2 | 78.4 |
| FG% | 46.4% | 39.8% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| ATS Record | 6–7 | 9–4 |
| Over/Under Record | 8–5 to the Over | 5–8 to the Under |
New York is 10–3 when scoring more than 78.4 points. Golden State is 5–0 when scoring more than 77.2 points.
Tactical Breakdown
Liberty Strengths:
Elite defensive rating and transition offense
Stewart’s versatility as a stretch-five without Jones
Fastest pace in the WNBA
Valkyries Strengths:
Strong rebounding and physicality
Slower tempo to disrupt New York’s rhythm
Balanced scoring from multiple contributors
Key Matchup:
Breanna Stewart vs. Kayla Thornton – Former teammates now face off in a battle of elite forwards. Stewart’s perimeter shooting vs. Thornton’s physical defense could decide the game.
New York’s firepower and defensive edge should carry them to a third straight win over Golden State, but expect the Valkyries to keep it close—especially with Thornton playing inspired ball against her former squad.
GAME ODDS
New York Liberty – 8
Golden State Valkyries 163.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
