Kate Martin showed the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday how she earned the nickname "Money" as she poured in a career-high 21 points and scored their final 12 in a loss to the Liberty.

And when she drilled it, cutting New York’s lead to a point with 11.4 seconds remaining, Martin did more than keep alive the Valkyries’ pursuit of victory, more than provoke a higher octave from Chase Center’s roar. She authored a moment. Her moment. One that could reverberate into the remaining season.

Kate Martin had arguably the best game of her young WNBA career on Wednesday night as her Golden State Valkyries fell to Sabrina Ionescu and the defending champion New York Liberty, 81-78. In front of another sold-out crowd at Chase Center,