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Golden State Valkyries
2ndin Western Conference
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32-12
YES!
Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks
Game Details
crypto.com Arena
(Los Angeles)
· 15,965 fans
· Spectrum Sports Net, WNBA League Pass, KPIX+
crypto.com Arena · Los Angeles
Line Score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 15 | 11 | 20 | 30 | 76 |
| LA | 13 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 75 |
Game Flow
GS
LA
Q1Q2Q3Q4
14-0Biggest Run9-0
6Largest Lead16
4 lead changes · tied 3 times
Win Probability · Golden State Valkyries
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Game Leaders
Golden State Valkyries-
Kaitlyn Chen · 18Points
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Veronica Burton · 5Assists
-
Kiah Stokes · 12Rebounds
Los Angeles Sparks-
Nneka Ogwumike · 17Points
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Nneka Ogwumike · 5Assists
-
Nneka Ogwumike · 15Rebounds
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 33 | 11 | .750 | - | W1 |
| Golden State | 32 | 12 | .727 | 1 | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 31 | 13 | .705 | 2 | W7 |
| Dallas | 27 | 17 | .614 | 6 | W1 |
| Portland | 17 | 27 | .386 | 16 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 28 | .364 | 17 | L2 |
| Phoenix | 16 | 28 | .364 | 17 | L1 |
| Seattle | 8 | 36 | .182 | 25 | L5 |
Team Stats
Golden State ValkyriesLos Angeles Sparks
Shooting
27-69, 39%
Field Goals
28-68, 41%
5-18, 28%
3-Pointers
9-25, 36%
17-21, 81%
Free Throws
10-15, 67%
Possessions
35
Rebounds
33
9
Offensive Rebounds
6
13
Assists
22
5
Steals
2
3
Blocks
2
9
Turnovers
12
20
Fouls
18
Scoring
42
Points in Paint
32
8
Fast Break Points
9
6
Largest Lead
16
Box Score
Golden State Valkyries
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| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | MIN | FG | 3PT | FT | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. ThorntonF | 3 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 3-3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +11 |
| G. WilliamsF | 14 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 6-14 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +4 |
| C. ZandalasiniF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -9 |
| K. StokesC | 7 | 12 | 3 | 32 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 3 | +4 |
| V. BurtonG | 17 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 5-12 | 1-4 | 6-6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | +10 |
| Bench | ||||||||||||||
| L. AmihereF | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -5 |
| J. SalaunF | 6 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 2-7 | 0-1 | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -8 |
| A. GueyeC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| T. HayesG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 2-3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 |
| K. CharlesG | 3 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 |
| K. ChenG | 18 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 8-12 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +6 |
| A. PrechtelF | DNP: Coach's decision | |||||||||||||
| I. RupertC | DNP: Coach's decision | |||||||||||||
| M. SowahG | DNP: Coach's decision | |||||||||||||
| J. JocyteG | DNP: Coach's decision | |||||||||||||
| Team | 76 | 35 | 13 | 27-69 | 5-18 | 17-21 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 20 | ||
Los Angeles Sparks
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| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | MIN | FG | 3PT | FT | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. OgwumikeF | 17 | 15 | 5 | 35 | 8-17 | 0-4 | 1-2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | -4 |
| D. HambyF | 15 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 7-9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -7 |
| E. WheelerG | 5 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 2-9 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | +5 |
| A. AtkinsG | 7 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 3-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| R. BurrellG | 15 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 5-15 | 4-6 | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 |
| Bench | ||||||||||||||
| J. ParkF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| T. MorganG | 4 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -6 |
| C. GrayG | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 |
| M. Akoa MakaniG | 9 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +7 |
| E. CannonF | DNP: Coach's decision | |||||||||||||
| Team | 75 | 33 | 22 | 28-68 | 9-25 | 10-15 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 18 | ||
Injury Report
Los Angeles Sparks- Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda GOut
- Shyanne Sellers GOut
- Cameron Brink FOut
- Aaliyah Nye GOut
Golden State Valkyries- Iliana Rupert COut
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Recent Results
W
71–60
vs Las Vegas Aces
Semifinals · Game 1
W
77–73
vs Dallas Wings
First Round · Game 3
L
100–108
at Dallas Wings
First Round · Game 2
W
104–80
vs Dallas Wings
First Round · Game 1
W
76–75
at Los Angeles Sparks
L
82–90
at Portland Fire
W
70–57
vs Seattle Storm
W
82–66
vs Portland Fire
W
86–69
at Portland Fire
W
79–60
at New York Liberty