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The Valkyries beat the Sparks 72–59 at home on Aug 9, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  LA | 14 | 9 | 25 | 11 | 59 |
  GS | 19 | 14 | 23 | 16 | 72 |
Los Angeles SparksGolden State Valkyries| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1-9 | 0-4 |
| Julie Allemand | 30 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4-10 | 2-7 |
| Rickea Jackson | 29 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3-10 | 2-5 |
| Dearica Hamby | 27 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5-8 | 1-1 |
| Azura Stevens | 20 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Rae Burrell | 22 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-5 |
| Cameron Brink | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Julie Vanloo | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-4 |
| Alissa Pili | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Sania Feagin | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 59 | 31 | 15 | 20-61 | 8-34 |
| GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Burton | 34 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5-9 | 3-5 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 33 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5-7 | 4-6 |
| Janelle Salaun | 32 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 4-9 | 3-8 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 29 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4-10 | 0-4 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 25 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4-8 | 0-1 |
| Carla Leite | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-1 |
| Iliana Rupert | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1-6 | 1-6 |
| Kaila Charles | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Kate Martin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 72 | 37 | 20 | 27-61 | 12-34 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA | 20-60 | 33% | 6-28 21% |
| GS | 27-61 | 44% | 10-31 32% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
LA offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · GS defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
GS offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · LA defense in 0 · 1 even
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 13 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LAGSExpected pace: about 81 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 13 teams, 1st = best.
LAGSCrew chiefMaj Forsberg · also working Paul Tuomey, Jenna Reneau
Counts per game across his last 34 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
No lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 35.1 | 20.3 | 3.3 | 6.8 |
| Julie Allemand | 32.4 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Rickea Jackson | 31.9 | 15.8 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Dearica Hamby | 31.3 | 18.7 | 8.1 | 3.1 |
| Azura Stevens | 29.4 | 16.3 | 7.9 | 2.2 |
| Shey Peddy | 29.3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Rae Burrell | 17.5 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| Cameron Brink | 14.8 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 29.4 | 12.4 | 6.8 | 2.1 |
| Veronica Burton | 27.6 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 27.2 | 12.2 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Janelle Salaun | 22.5 | 9.0 | 3.9 | 1.0 |
| Temi Fagbenle | 22.4 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 21.4 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Iliana Rupert | 20.9 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Kaila Charles | 20.7 | 9.7 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
LA offenseper gameGS defenseRank among 13 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
LA offense vs GS defenseGS offense vs LA defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
LAForAgainst49% of LA's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
GSForAgainst50% of GS's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
LA 2series6 GS| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | GS 76 | LA 75 | GS+1 | +1 |
| Aug 9, 2026 | GS 84 | LA 78 | GS+6 | +6 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | LA 58 | GS 78 | GS+20 | +20 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | LA 59 | GS 72 | GS+13 | +13 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | GS 89 | LA 81 | GS+8 | +8 |
| May 23, 2025 | GS 82 | LA 73 | GS+9 | +9 |
| May 16, 2025 | LA 84 | GS 67 | LA+17 | +17 |
| May 6, 2025 | LA 83 | GS 82 | LA+1 | +1 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
