Sparks struggle early in loss to Valkyries at Chase Center

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.

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