# The Golden State Valkyries Are COMING for the WNBA Playoffs 👀 + 2026 MVP Debate

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Podcast: [Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425)
Published: 2026-08-28T15:48:35+00:00
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The Golden State Valkyries just sent a message to the rest of the WNBA. Golden State dominated the New York Liberty 79-60, completed the regular-season sweep and held New York to its lowest scoring total of the season. Are the Valkyries a legitimate playoff threat? We break down Golden State’s statement win, Cecilia Zandalasini’s 20 points, Gabby Williams’ two-way impact and Veronica Burton’s incredible 13-assist, zero-turnover performance — plus what this loss means for Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty heading into the postseason. We also recap Georgia Amoore’s career night as the Washington Mystics rallied past the Phoenix Mercury before previewing tonight’s biggest games: 🔥 Portland Fire vs. Atlanta Dream 🔥 Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever 🏆 Toronto Tempo vs. Las Vegas Aces 🔥 Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks Plus, we dive into the 2026 WNBA MVP race. Does A’ja Wilson remain the clear favorite? Can rookie Olivia Miles challenge her? Does Kelsey Mitchell’s scoring make her a legitimate candidate? And where does Caitlin Clark’s elite playmaking fit into the conversation? MVP candidates discussed: 🏆 A’ja Wilson ⭐ Olivia Miles 🔥 Kelsey Mitchell 🎯 Caitlin Clark

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