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.

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.

The WNBA opens up its season Friday night as the Los Angeles Sparks visit the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center in San Francisco.