The Golden State Valkyries celebrated their first consecutive wins in franchise history after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 82-73. Rookies Janelle Salaün and Carla Leite led the scoring, with Leite notably stepping up after a poor previous game. Despite holding a 20-point lead, the Valkyries maintained composure amidst a fourth-quarter comeback by the Sparks, particularly limiting star player Kelsey Plum to 16 points. Their early rhythm, marked by an 18-0 second-quarter run, contributed to the impressive victory, showcasing depth and resilience even with key injuries.
After the last week's game, I felt very nervous. Now I’m more comfortable and looking to contribute more to the team.
We had a 20-point lead, but expected them to have a run... We stayed composed and showed we can close out games.
The Valkyries found a rhythm early, highlighted by a strong 18-0 start to the second quarter, which set the tone for the victory.
Despite being shorthanded, the Valkyries executed well, especially in limiting L.A.'s Kelsey Plum to just 16 points after her 37-point outburst in the opening game.
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