Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 24 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Golden State Valkyries 82-77 and remain unbeaten.

The 23-year-old Valkyries rookie from France came up with her first WNBA double-double in the tough loss to the Liberty.

The Valkyries played the New York Liberty down to the wire, showing how good Natalie Nakase already is at her job.