Final
August 27, 2026 β’ Barclays Center, Brooklyn
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 27, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Golden State Valkyries (28-11) meets New York Liberty (23-16) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Golden State Valkyries
Visiting Side
Record
28-11
New York Liberty
Home Side
Record
23-16
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GOL
|
21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 79 |
|
NEW
|
19 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 60 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Golden State Valkyries
VS
53%
New York Liberty
Projected Score
GOL 87
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NEW 88
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Golden State Valkyries controls the glass more effectively.
- New York Liberty shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Golden State Valkyries
STAT
New York Liberty
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host New York Liberty plays on familiar turf at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Golden State Valkyries Could Win
Golden State Valkyries generates 82.6 points per game while shooting 41.6%.
Why New York Liberty Could Win
New York Liberty produces 89.7 points per game on 47.7% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York Liberty's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
17,579
Closing Odds
Line: NY -3.5 | O/U: 162.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Jonquel Jones
18
Team Assists
Sabrina Ionescu
4
Team Points
Cecilia Zandalasini
20
Team Assists
Veronica Burton
13
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Golden State Valkyries (58.1%)
New York Liberty (41.9%)
Total Submissions: 27 circles
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