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Valkyries at SparksGolden State
Valkyries
Los Angeles
Sparks
Post Game SummaryStat Savant
atValkyries at SparksThe Valkyries fend off a late charge from the Sparks for a hard-fought victory. C. Zandalasini leads the way with a solid performance. With this win, the Valkyries strengthen their hold in the standings and take the season series.
Valkyries held off Sparks 84-78 to secure a crucial victory. C. Zandalasini led the Valkyries with 15 points, contributing significantly to the team's performance.
Dominating the boards, the Valkyries controlled the glass with 36 rebounds compared to the Sparks' 28. This strong rebounding effort was key in maintaining their lead throughout the game.
With this win, the Valkyries improved to 23-9, while the Sparks fell to 12-19. The Valkyries also lead the season series 2-0 after tonight's matchup.
The Valkyries sit 2nd in the Western Conference, 3½ games back, winners of 2 straight, 8-2 over their last 10. The Sparks sit 6th in the Western Conference, 17½ games back, coming off a loss, 2-8 over their last 10.
The Valkyries are up next at Liberty (Aug 27), then at Fire. The Sparks are up next home vs Mystics (Aug 28), then at Storm.
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's minutes moved this game's odds, not how their box score reads. A go-ahead bucket in the last two minutes outranks the same bucket in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Valkyries to winHitGS -6.5 · 70%HeldGraded against the closing line across 6 books.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Qtr | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSGolden State Valkyries | 29 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 84 |
| LALos Angeles Sparks | 15 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 78 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | TO | STL | BLK | OREB | DREB | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kayla Thornton | 28 | 11 | 4-10 | 1-7 | 2-2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | +11 |
| Gabby Williams | 19 | 11 | 5-11 | 0-3 | 1-2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
 Cecilia Zandalasini | 23 | 15 | 5-8 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +12 |
 Kiah Stokes | 20 | 5 | 2-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | +10 |
 Veronica Burton | 29 | 7 | 2-6 | 0-2 | 3-3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +9 |
 Laeticia Amihere | 12 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 |
 Janelle Salaun | 21 | 8 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -7 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 19 | 14 | 5-8 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -4 |
 Kaila Charles | 18 | 5 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +3 |
 Kaitlyn Chen | 11 | 6 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -3 |
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.
