Golden State Valkyries 68, Washington Mystics 67
WNBA · 2025-07-31 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Washington Mystics 68–67 on 2025-07-31 in WNBA play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:52 swung win probability 46% → 13%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 30 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 68 |
| Washington Mystics | 20 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:52 swung win probability 46% → 13%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q1 20-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 0:52 (win probability 46% → 13% for the home side).
- Shot 43.4% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q1 0:52 | 46% → 13% |