Golden State Valkyries 82, Los Angeles Sparks 73
WNBA · 2025-05-23 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Los Angeles Sparks 82–73 on 2025-05-23 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 21-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:59 swung win probability 78% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 24 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 82 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 26 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 73 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 21-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:59 swung win probability 78% → 3%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q2 9-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 21-0 run ending at Q2 2:59 (win probability 78% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 46.0% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 13–0 | Q1 3:50 | 51% → 91% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 21–0 | Q2 2:59 | 78% → 3% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 10–0 | Q4 2:32 | 0% → 2% |