Valkyries rally for playoff spot with comeback win over Sparks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 76-75 on September 24, 2026. Fueled by Kaitlyn Chen's 18 points, including 13 in the fourth, and key plays from Gabby Williams, the Valkyries erased a double-digit deficit. With the win, they secured the No. 2 seed for the playoffs and will face the Dallas Wings in the first round, starting Sunday at Chase Center. The game also marked the end of Nneka Ogwumike's illustrious career, scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Sparks, who celebrated her contributions after the season finale.
- •Golden State Valkyries secured the No. 2 seed with the win.
- •Kaitlyn Chen scored 18 points; 13 came in the fourth quarter.
- •Gabby Williams hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 21 seconds left.
- •Nneka Ogwumike finished her career with a strong performance for the Sparks.
- •Valkyries face the Dallas Wings in the first-round playoff series.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Valkyries seize No. 2 seed with thrilling fourth-quarter rally against Sparks
"Fueled by Kaitlyn Chen and Gabby Williams, the Golden State Valkyries used a furious fourth-quarter comeback in Los Angeles to earn a first-round playoff series against the Dallas Wings.
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