The Valkyries recovered behind 13 first half points from starting center Temi Fagbenle. The 6-foot-4 center had 13 points, which included hitting two of her three 3-point attempts, to lead Golden State in the first half. Prior to Friday’s game, Fagbenle had just three made 3s in her WNBA career.

The Golden State Valkyries were no match for the Los Angeles Sparks in their first regular season game Friday night losing 84-67. State of play: A sellout crowd of more than 18,000 people, including players from the Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr,

Plum shines in her Sparks debut with 37 points, including 26 in the second half, as the Sparks hand Golden State an 84-67 loss in its inaugural game.