As the Sparks hosted the Minnesota Lynx—last season’s WNBA runners-up—in their home opener, the energy inside the arena matched the buzz outside of it. Kelsey Plum has already delivered one clear message: whether on the court or in the tunnel, she’s here to make an impact.

It was a special moment.” .@julie35vanloo FEELING IT on opening night with 3 straight threes! pic.twitter.com/vKFqSnBMuw — Golden State Valkyries (@valkyries) May 17, 2025 It didn’t matter that the Valkyries still trailed by six in the third quarter.

One of the most compelling was Kelsey Plum making her debut with the Los Angeles Sparks after spending her entire professional career with the Las Vegas Aces' franchise to this point. Not to mention that the Sparks were facing the Golden State Valkyries in the expansion franchise's first-ever regular season game.