The Golden State Valkyries secured their second consecutive win by defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 82-73, marking a historic moment for the franchise. With standout performances from rookies Janelle Salaun and Carla Leite, the Valkyries led by as much as 20 points before managing to hold off a late Sparks comeback. Despite missing key players due to injury, the team found early rhythm and executed a solid final stretch. Both rookie players demonstrated significant improvement, particularly Leite, who gained confidence and showcased dominance in the game.
We had a 20-point lead, but of course they were going to come back... But we stayed composed and showed we can close out games.
Leite has looked more comfortable in head coach Natalie Nakase's offense with each game she plays... She had a plus-minus rating of +17 in 23 minutes of play.
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