Date, Time, Location: Wednesday, June 25th, 7:00pm PDT, Chase Center
Broadcast Information: KPYX (Bay Area) and KMAX (Sacramento area), WWOR and FOX Local and Liberty Live (opposition’s home market), WNBA League Pass (out-of-market streaming), KGMZ (radio)
The Golden State Valkyries look to continue to their winning streak on Wednesday when they host the New York Liberty in the third game of this homestand. The Valkyries almost managed the upset against the defending champions earlier this season, but the Liberty remained undefeated for four more games after that. Neither team will be at full strength so this will be a big test for both sides.
The Valkyries
After not playing in the last game, it was revealed that Carla Leite was limited with a minor injury and it is not guaranteed that she will be able to play in this game. With Temi Fagbenle returning, a corresponding roster move would need to be made to get back down to twelve players on active contracts. The details have not been announced yet, but could be known by game time and would happen when Fagbenle reports back to the team regardless of whether she is able to play or is still recovering from traveling from Germany.
The Opposition
There are no changes to the roster for the New York Liberty since the last time that they played the Valkyries, but Jonquel Jones, who missed that game, suffered another injury that will keep her out for this game and for the next few weeks. Leonie Fiebich will also miss out as she is with Germany’s national team at EuroBasket. Sabrina Ionescu, who would be looking to play in her homecoming game, missed the last contest but is expected to be available to return.
The Liberty ran their season-opening winning streak to nine games, but they have lost three out of the last four games. Injuries have not helped in their last two games, a home loss to Phoenix and a loss in Seattle on Sunday. While New York will be missing at least two starters, their win in the last meeting showed that they still have enough strength to get a win even when their opponents are playing well.
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