Los Angeles Sparks 84, Golden State Valkyries 67
WNBA · 2025-05-16 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Golden State Valkyries 84–67 on 2025-05-16 in WNBA play, a 17-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:36 swung win probability 62% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Golden State Valkyries lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 19 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 84 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 20 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:36 swung win probability 62% → 21%.
Why Golden State Valkyries lost
- Lost Q4 7-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 3:36 (win probability 62% → 21% for the home side).
- Shot 43.7% eFG vs a 48.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q2 3:36 | 62% → 21% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q3 2:07 | 1% → 18% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q4 0:52 | 2% → 0% |