Sparks vs Valkyries
Definition
A professional basketball rivalry featuring the Los Angeles Sparks and the Golden State Valkyries, two teams competing within the WNBA.
A shorthand reference to the competitive history, game statistics, or specific match outcomes between the legacy franchise of the Los Angeles Sparks and the expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries.
Examples
Watching the Sparks vs Valkyries game felt like witnessing a high-stakes chess match played by people two feet taller and infinitely more athletic than I will ever be.
If my productivity at work fluctuated as inconsistently as the momentum in a Sparks vs Valkyries matchup, I would have been fired by lunch.
The intensity of the Sparks vs Valkyries rivalry suggests that these teams are competing for something far more valuable than a mere win-loss record.