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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9 | 2 | .818 | - | W7 |
| Dallas | 7 | 3 | .700 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Las Vegas | 7 | 3 | .700 | 1.5 | W3 |
| Golden State | 6 | 5 | .545 | 3 | L2 |
| Portland | 6 | 7 | .462 | 4 | L3 |
| Los Angeles | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5.5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 9 | .250 | 6.5 | L5 |
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