In their inaugural preseason game, the Golden State Valkyries suffered a narrow 83-82 defeat against the Los Angeles Sparks. Despite trailing by 14 points at halftime, the Valkyries showcased their strength and determination by rallying to tie the score heading into the fourth quarter. Standout performances came from Laeticia Amihere, who led with 20 points, and key contributions from backups. Despite a buzzer-beater from Amihere, Golden State fell short as time ran out, signaling both promise and challenges as they seek to build their identity as a new expansion team in the WNBA.
Golden State's Valkyries mounted a comeback from a 14-point deficit in their inaugural preseason match, showcasing resilience but ultimately losing 83-82 to the Sparks.
Laeticia Amihere stood out for the Valkyries, leading the scoring with 20 points and tying the game with a corner 3-pointer, exemplifying her potential.
Though the Valkyries struggled initially, outscoring the Sparks in the second half highlighted the depth of their roster, particularly strong performances from the backups.
The crowd's enthusiasm at Chase Center displayed the support for the Valkyries, indicating promising interest in the newly formed WNBA expansion team.
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