Los Angeles Sparks W vs Golden State Valkyries W — 78:84, NBA W
NBA W
Sunday, August 9, 2026 • Crypto.com Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 15 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 78 |
| Golden State Valkyries W | 29 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 84 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Los Angeles Sparks W | Golden State Valkyries W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/70 | 32/69 |
| 3-Pointers | 10/31 | 12/34 |
| Free Throws | 4/9 | 8/9 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 36 |
| Assists | 17 | 22 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
Box Score
Top scorers
N. Ogwumike
16 PTS · 7 REB · 3 AST
Erica Wheeler
15 PTS · 2 REB · 4 AST
Cecilia Zandalasini
15 PTS · 7 REB · 2 AST
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. BurrellS | 31:51 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| N. OgwumikeS | 31:43 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7-18 | 0-3 | 2-2 |
| A. AtkinsS | 30:07 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| Erica WheelerS | 27:29 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6-12 | 3-9 | 0-0 |
| D. HambyS | 26:23 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 5-8 | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| C. Brink | 21:55 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| K. Williams | 15:23 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 4-8 | 2-5 | 0-1 |
| C. Gray | 09:57 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 05:13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 28 | 18 | 32-70 | 10-31 | 4-9 |
Golden State Valkyries W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. BurtonS | 28:49 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2-6 | 0-2 | 3-3 |
| Kayla ThorntonS | 27:51 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-7 | 2-2 |
| Cecilia ZandalasiniS | 23:27 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 5-8 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
| K. StokesS | 19:36 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Gabby WilliamsS | 19:24 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 5-11 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| Janelle Salaun | 20:34 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| T. Hayes | 18:41 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5-8 | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Kaila Charles | 18:28 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| L. Amihere | 11:59 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| K. Chen | 11:11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 36 | 22 | 32-69 | 12-34 | 8-9 |
Game Recap
The Golden State Valkyries W defeated the Los Angeles Sparks W 84-78, closing out a six-point win in a competitive NBA W matchup. Golden State’s balance and ball movement helped separate the teams, as the Valkyries finished with 22 assists and controlled the glass with a 36-28 rebounding advantage.
Key Takeaways
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significantly higher Net Rating (+16
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in both offensive and defensive ratings, as well as a higher CourtFrame Power Index
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in advanced stats, particularly with a strong Net Rating of 16
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage with a higher CourtFrame Power Index and a strong net rating of 16
- →The Golden State Valkyries W have a significant advantage in recent form, with a strong Net Rating of 16