The 2025 WNBA season began with a tripleheader, including Paige Bueckers’ debut and the Los Angeles Sparks’ first game against the Golden State Valkyries, who suffered a loss, 84-67. Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with a record-setting 37 points, making history for the most points in a season opener, surpassing the previous record of 34 held by legends Maya Moore, Candace Parker, and Katie Smith. The Sparks aim for their second win of the season against the Lynx on Sunday night.