Transcript: Golden State Valkyries 76, Los Angeles Sparks 75. Valkyries erase 16-point deficit to stun Sparks in fourth. Kaitlyn Chen led everyone with 18 points.
The story
Golden State trailed 55-46 entering the 4th quarter but outscored LA 30-20 in the final frame to steal a 76-75 victory. The Valkyries' 14-0 run proved decisive. LA had controlled the game through halftime with a 35-26 lead, then matched Golden State 20-20 in the 3rd. But the Sparks' offense stalled in the 4th, managing only 20 points while Golden State's comeback erased what had been a commanding position. Nneka Ogwumike anchored LA's effort with 17 points and 15 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to hold the lead.
2Ogwumike delivered a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Sparks in both categories. Her 5 assists added playmaking to the mix, but LA couldn't convert that production into a win as the 4th quarter collapse decided the game.
The stat line
The stat line
| Los Angeles Sparks | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nneka Ogwumike | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dearica Hamby | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rae Burrell | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ariel Atkins | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Erica Wheeler | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tonie Morgan | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chance Gray | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Golden State Valkyries | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Chen | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Veronica Burton | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabby Williams | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiah Stokes | 7 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Janelle Salaun | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kaila Charles | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayla Thornton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aminata Gueye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laeticia Amihere | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |