The Golden State Valkyries, the newest addition to the WNBA, are preparing for an exciting rematch against the Los Angeles Sparks after securing their first regular-season win. The Valkyries will hit the road for their first away game, facing the Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. Just one week prior, the Sparks defeated the Valkyries, 84-67, marking Golden State’s inaugural game.
Currently holding a record of 1-1, the Valkyries bounced back impressively from their opening loss with a nail-biting 76-74 victory over the Washington Mystics. In that game, guard Veronica Burton showcased her talent by scoring 22 points, alongside nine rebounds and five assists, while forward Kayla Thornton contributed 18 points to the win.
On the other hand, the Sparks are looking to turn their fortunes around after suffering two consecutive losses following their win against Golden State. They were outplayed in the second half against the Minnesota Lynx and experienced a narrow defeat to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, despite a strong attempt to rally late in the game. Kelsey Plum, a recent addition to the Sparks roster, stands out with an impressive average of 26.7 points and 5.7 assists in their first three games, having notably scored 37 points in last week’s encounter against the Valkyries.
Fans eager to watch the upcoming game can tune in at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, May 23, to catch all the action between these two teams.
This matchup promises to be thrilling as the Valkyries look to build momentum and the Sparks aim to reclaim their winning form. With both teams eager to improve, basketball enthusiasts are in for an exciting game.