Los Angeles Sparks @ Golden State Valkyries
Burton and Zandalasini lead Valkyries past Sparks 72-59
SAN FRANCISCO -- — Veronica Burton scored 16 points, Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 before halftime and the Golden State Valkyries moved a game ahead of Los Angeles in the Western Conference beating the Sparks 72-59 on Saturday night.
Janelle Salaun scored 11 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Golden State (15-15). Zandalasini scored 14 points in the first half on 5-for-6 shooting including 4 for 5 from 3-point range and missed her only shot attempt after halftime.
Dearica Hamby scored 15 points for Los Angeles (14-16), and Julie Allemand and reserve Rae Burrell each scored 10.
Golden State built a 19-14 lead after one quarter, and the Valkyries took advantage of a nine-point quarter by Los Angeles for a 33-23 lead at halftime.
Los Angeles started the third with a 7-0 run with a pair of foul shots and a short shot by Kelsey Plum and a 3-pointer by Hamby. Golden State extended its lead to 41-32 before the Sparks rallied again to get within 43-40 but never got closer.
Golden State sealed the win outscoring the Sparks 12-5 over the first six minutes of the fourth.
The Valkyries won the regular-season series 3-1 over Los Angeles and currently hold the eighth and final playoff spot.
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Matchups
Game Information
San Francisco, CA
Referee:Maj Forsberg
Referee:Paul Tuomey
Referee:Jenna Reneau
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Las Vegas | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Portland | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.5 | - |
| Seattle | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1 | L1 |
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