Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Tip‑off: 7:30 PM PT (10:30 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+, WNBA League Pass
The Sparks and Valkyries meet in a West Coast showdown featuring two teams trending upward. Los Angeles enters with renewed defensive identity, while Golden State continues to ride one of the league’s most dynamic perimeter attacks. This matchup features elite guard play, contrasting tempos, and a playoff‑level atmosphere inside Chase Center.
Venue
Chase Center — San Francisco, California
- Capacity: ~18,000
- Atmosphere: One of the loudest and most modern arenas in the league
- Court Profile: Excellent shooting sightlines; favors pace‑and‑space offenses
- Home‑court Edge: Valkyries are 5–2 at home this season
Injury Report
Los Angeles Sparks
- Cameron Brink — Healthy
- Dearica Hamby — Healthy
- Lexie Brown — OUT (foot)
- Layshia Clarendon — OUT (ankle)
- Rickea Jackson — Healthy
Impact: Backcourt depth is thin without Brown and Clarendon, putting more pressure on Jackson and Brink to initiate offense.
Golden State Valkyries
- Kelsey Plum — Healthy
- Skylar Diggins‑Smith — Healthy
- Elena Delle Donne — OUT (back)
- Isabelle Harrison — Healthy
- Aari McDonald — Healthy
Impact: Delle Donne’s absence removes a key mid‑post scoring option, but the Valkyries’ guard trio remains elite.
Team Records & Recent Form
Los Angeles Sparks (7–6)
- Last 5: 3–2
- Road Record: 3–4
- Offense: 80.4 PPG
- Defense: 79.8 PPG allowed
- Trend: Improved defensive efficiency, inconsistent perimeter shooting, strong interior play.
Golden State Valkyries (8–5)
- Last 5: 4–1
- Home Record: 5–2
- Offense: 86.2 PPG (Top‑5 in WNBA)
- Defense: 81.0 PPG allowed
- Trend: Elite guard play, strong ball movement, improved late‑game execution.
Series History
- 2025 Season: Valkyries won 2–1
- Last 10 Meetings: Golden State leads 6–4
- At Chase Center: Valkyries 4–1 in last 5
Golden State has consistently defended home court in this matchup.
Key Player Matchups
1. Kelsey Plum (GSV) vs. Jordin Canada (LVA)
- Plum: 21.4 PPG, 41% from three
- Canada: elite on‑ball defender
- If Canada slows Plum, Sparks stay competitive.
2. Cameron Brink (LVA) vs. Isabelle Harrison (GSV)
- Brink: 14.8 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.7 BPG
- Harrison: physical interior defender
- Brink’s rim protection is a major X‑factor.
3. Skylar Diggins‑Smith (GSV) vs. Rickea Jackson (LVA)
- Diggins‑Smith controls pace and tempo
- Jackson’s length can disrupt drives
- Key matchup for perimeter scoring.
4. Dearica Hamby (LVA) vs. Golden State Frontcourt
- Hamby’s versatility creates mismatches
- Valkyries must avoid foul trouble inside
Betting Trends
Los Angeles Sparks
- 4–1 ATS in last 5
- Under is 6–4 in last 10
- Sparks 2–6 in last 8 road games vs. winning teams
Golden State Valkyries
- 6–1 in last 7 home games
- Over is 7–3 in last 10
- Valkyries 5–2 ATS in last 7 vs. Sparks
Predictive Analysis
Why Los Angeles can win
- Brink + Hamby give L.A. a strong interior advantage
- Sparks’ defense improving each week
- Jackson can exploit Golden State’s wing depth
Why Golden State can win
- Best guard trio in the matchup (Plum, Diggins‑Smith, McDonald)
- Home‑court advantage at Chase Center
- Sparks’ backcourt injuries limit rotation flexibility
GAME ODDS
Los Angeles Sparks 173
Golden State Valkyries – 5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 14, 2026
