US EditionSparks Drop Game to Valkyries, Lose Ground in Playoff Race
CHASE CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, AUG 9 – Golden State Valkyries secured a critical 72-59 victory over the Sparks to maintain the final playoff spot with 15 games remaining, limiting Sparks star Kelsey Plum to four points.
- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 72-59 on Saturday night in San Francisco to move a game ahead in the Western Conference.
- The Valkyries entered the game with a sense of urgency, as coach Natalie Nakase emphasized the importance of securing a victory to preserve their position in the last available playoff berth.
- Golden State led 33-23 at halftime behind Cecilia Zandalasini's 14 first-half points and Veronica Burton's 16-point performance, while the Sparks struggled offensively, shooting 32.8% and limiting Kelsey Plum to four points.
- Early in the third quarter, Los Angeles went on a 7-0 run sparked by Dearica Hamby’s 15 points, but Golden State regained control by pushing their lead to 41-32 and secured the victory by holding the Sparks to just five points while scoring twelve in the initial portion of the fourth quarter.
- The Valkyries snapped the Sparks' three-game winning streak, won the regular-season series 3-1, improved to 15-15, and will finish their homestand on Monday against the Connecticut Sun.
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Associated Press News
Burton and Zandalasini lead Valkyries past Sparks 72-59
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.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Valkyries clamp down on high-powered Sparks in crucial home win
Veronica Burton had a game-high 16 points as part of a balanced attack, Cecilia Zandalasini led a strong defensive effort with two steals and two blocks, and the Golden State Valkyries held the visiting Los Angeles Sparks to a season-low…
The Mercury news
East Bay TimesValkyries capture season series over Sparks as Zandalasini, Burton shine
SAN FRANCISCO — While there is still plenty of season left, the Golden State Valkyries’ approached Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks as one of the biggest of the year. The two California teams came into Saturday with identical records and the Valkyries holding a 2-1 series lead over the Sparks. Golden State, clinging onto the eighth and final playoff spot with 15 games remaining in the regular season, played the game with a higher …
San Bernardino Sun
Sparks drop game to Valkyries, lose ground in playoff race
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 at…
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