The Valkyries got one final chance to tie, but Zandalasini’s fading three-point try from the left wing fell short as Golden State couldn’t pull off the upset. New York ended the game on a 9-2 run in the final 2:24 to close out the visiting Valkyries.

The Valkyries were much more competitive two days later, giving the defending champions all they could handle. New York took a 78-77 lead in the back-and-forth affair on two free throws by Stewart with 1:35 left.