Washington Mystics 74, Golden State Valkyries 76
WNBA · 2025-05-21 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Washington Mystics 76–74 on 2025-05-21 in WNBA play, a 2-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:22 swung win probability 83% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 14 | 16 | 16 | 28 | 74 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 11 | 20 | 16 | 29 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:22 swung win probability 83% → 21%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-13.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 16–0 | Q2 8:22 | 83% → 21% |