Golden State Valkyries 89, Los Angeles Sparks 81
WNBA · 2025-06-09 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Los Angeles Sparks 89–81 on 2025-06-09 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:13 swung win probability 66% → 31%. 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 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 25 | 15 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 89 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 23 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:13 swung win probability 66% → 31%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q5 3-11 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 6:54 (win probability 63% → 31% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-6.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q1 6:54 | 63% → 31% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 1:01 | 36% → 66% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q2 9:13 | 66% → 31% |