The Valkyries rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit and tied the game two separate times in the second half, but fell just short in the end as Laeticia Amihere’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer cut the Los Angeles lead from four the clock hit zeroes.

The Golden State Valkyries are set to play their first season in franchise history, and based on the fan attendance at their preseason opener on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Sparks, the Bay Area has been waiting for this moment.

The WNBA's newest team, the Golden State Valkyries, will play their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center on Tuesday, May 6.