The expansion Valkyries faced a tough challenge against the WNBA champion Liberty, where a poor shooting start irreversibly dampened their performance. The team managed only 9 of 35 shots in the first half, and even though they briefly rallied in the third quarter, they ultimately lost by 28 points. Key Liberty players like Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu showcased their skills, consistently scoring and outpacing the Valkyries. Missing veteran Tiffany Hayes further hindered Golden State's offensive firepower, contributing to the disappointing defeat and highlighting the stark gap between the two teams' abilities this season.
Despite a spirited third quarter push that cut the deficit from 22 to 11, the Valkyries fell 95-67 at Barclays Center to the undefeated Liberty.
The Valkyries shot 2 of 18, while their adversaries piled up baskets en route to a daunting 27-10 advantage after one quarter.
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