Overview
- Golden State’s 72-59 victory at Chase Center gave the Valkyries a 3-1 regular-season series advantage over Los Angeles and moved them to 15-15.
- Veronica Burton led the way with 16 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 first-half points on 4-of-5 three-point shooting.
- The Valkyries’ defense held the Sparks to 32.8% shooting and limited star guard Kelsey Plum to four points on 1-of-9 shooting.
- Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase had labeled the matchup a must-win ahead of the season-deciding head-to-head contest.
- Los Angeles fell to 14-16 and now faces the Seattle Storm needing a rebound to keep its playoff hopes alive.