Golden State Valkyries @ Los Angeles Sparks
Pre-Game Analysis
The Los Angeles Sparks host the Golden State Valkyries on September 25, 2026, in a Western Conference matchup between two teams on very different trajectories this season.
Los Angeles enters the contest with a 16-27 record, sitting sixth in the Western standings, while Golden State comes in at 31-12, good for second place in the West. The gap in the standings reflects contrasting seasons for these two clubs as they head into this meeting.
On the court, scoring will be worth monitoring from both sides. Nneka Ogwumike leads the Sparks offensively, averaging 17.3 points per game, and her ability to produce points in the paint and around the basket could be a factor throughout the night. For the Valkyries, Gabby Williams paces the team at 14.4 points per game, and her scoring output will be one of the key storylines as Golden State looks to continue building on its strong position in the conference.
The full result, box score, and recap will appear here once the game is verified final.
Final result: GS 76 — LA 75 (GS win).
Written before tip-off, AI-generated from verified team data and kept for the record. How we use AI
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Game Nuggets
- Kaitlyn Chen led all players with 18 PTS (3 REB, 2 AST) for Golden State Valkyries. Kaitlyn Chen →
- Decided by a single point — Golden State Valkyries edged Los Angeles Sparks. Golden State Valkyries →
- Golden State Valkyries came in 4-1 over their previous 5 games. Golden State Valkyries →
- Meeting 3 of the season between these teams — Golden State Valkyries was 2-0 in the series before tip-off. Golden State Valkyries →
Box Score
Golden State Valkyries
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Thornton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Gabby Williams | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Kiah Stokes | 7 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Veronica Burton | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Janelle Salaun | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Aminata Gueye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Kaila Charles | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Kaitlyn Chen | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
Los Angeles Sparks
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nneka Ogwumike | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| Dearica Hamby | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| Erica Wheeler | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Ariel Atkins | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| Rae Burrell | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 34 |
| Jihyun Park | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Tonie Morgan | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Chance Gray | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Team Stats
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 27-69 | 5-18 | 17-21 | 35 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 28-68 | 9-25 | 10-15 | 33 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 12 |