Sparks struggle early in loss to Valkyries at Chase Center
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:41 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks lost 78-58 to the Golden State Valkyries on June 15 at Chase Center. A slow start hampered the Sparks, who were scoreless for the first four minutes of the game. The Valkyries capitalized, shooting over 60% from the field and ending the first half with a 45-26 lead. Despite some efforts from Cameron Brink and Nneka Ogwumike, the Sparks could not overcome their early deficit. Coach Lynne Roberts noted that the team did not play hard enough, while Dearica Hamby urged a quick turnaround ahead of their next game against Minnesota on June 17.
- •Sparks fall to the Valkyries 78-58 on the road
- •Los Angeles started poorly, trailing 45-26 at halftime
- •Nneka Ogwumike reached 7,500 career points
- •Kelsey Plum led with 9 points before fouling out
- •Sparks next face Minnesota on June 17
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks Fall to Valkyries as slow start proves too much to overcome
"The Sparks couldn't find their footing on the road Monday night, falling 78-58 to the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center.
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