New York Liberty Receive High Marks On Early WNBA Success originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Angel Reese’s 30th career double-double came in her 42nd game — the fewest needed to reach the mark in WNBA history.

After an early-season win, Isabelle Harrison said, “I’m so happy to be on this side, finally.” It’s becoming ever-so-clear why.

The New York Liberty's star-studded squad was missing something as the 2024 regular season came to a close. Although a team with Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart finished with a WNBA-best 32-8 record, head coach Sandy Brondello decided that rookie forward Leonie Fiebich needed to be in the starting lineup when the playoffs began.

The Valkyries lean on their rebounding skills to score in transition. In their dominant win against the Aces, the Valkyries held double-double machine and one of the league's best rebounders, A'ja Wilson, to only six boards. Golden State's intensity on the glass also helped secure the win against the Sparks in an overtime contest.

The game will air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET with streaming options available as New York puts its perfect record on the line.

New York takes on the Indiana Fever after Sabrina Ionescu scored 23 points in the Liberty's 85-66 win against the Chicago Sky.

Caitlin Clark is set to make her highly anticipated return for the Indiana Fever against the New York Liberty after recovering from a leg injury. Her coach, Stephanie White, confirmed Clark's readiness,