Los Angeles Sparks 59, Golden State Valkyries 72
WNBA · 2025-08-09 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Los Angeles Sparks 72–59 on 2025-08-09 in WNBA play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 2:45 swung win probability 68% → 97%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 14 | 9 | 25 | 11 | 59 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 19 | 14 | 23 | 16 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 2:45 swung win probability 68% → 97%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 4:28 (win probability 95% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 39.3% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q3 8:30 | 96% → 72% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q3 2:45 | 68% → 97% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 10–0 | Q4 4:28 | 95% → 100% |