Los Angeles SparksvsGolden State Valkyries
LA 58/GS 78
Things to say
Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-58 at Chase Center.
01
opener
Valkyries took the Sparks to the woodshed at home, 78-58. LA never really showed up. Twenty-point game and it didn't even feel that close.
02
key player
Gabby Williams led the way with 16 and was a problem on both ends all night.
03
hot take
Sparks couldn't buy a bucket. Holding any pro team to 58 is a defensive clinic, plain and simple.
04
deep cut
Kaila Charles quietly stuffed the sheet, 8 boards and 5 dimes. She was the connector that made the whole thing hum.
05
exit
Valkyries are 9-5 now, real deal in the West. Curious what they look like on the road next.
The recap
Valkyries straight up ate the Sparks up at Chase, 78-58, and it wasn't really close. Gabby Williams led the way with 16 and Kaila Charles stuffed the stat sheet with 8 boards and 5 dimes while Golden State just kept piling it on.
LA couldn't buy a bucket all night, with Rae Burrell's 13 the only thing keeping it from getting uglier. Sparks took the L and head home wondering where the offense went.