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.

Kelsey Plum begins her Los Angeles Sparks career by scoring 37 points in an 84-67 season-opening win over the expansion Golden State Valkyries.

Despite shooting the Valkyries back into the game, Julie Vanloo’s three fourth-quarter turnovers turned out to be costly for the Valkyries as they attempted to make a run in the final period. Vanloo ended the night with a team-high six turnovers while dishing out two assists.

The Golden State Valkyries’ first game in franchise history will go down as a loss, but the expansion team walked off the floor winning over their fans. In a valiant effort, the Valkyries second-half comeback fell short as they lost their season opener to the Los Angeles Sparks 84-67.