Connecticut Sun 56, Golden State Valkyries 74
WNBA · 2025-08-11 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Connecticut Sun 74–56 on 2025-08-11 in WNBA play, a 18-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:58 swung win probability 52% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 56 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 14 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:58 swung win probability 52% → 85%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q4 12-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 5:58 (win probability 52% → 85% for the home side).
- Shot 38.5% eFG vs a 45.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 10–0 | Q1 5:58 | 52% → 85% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q4 7:21 | 94% → 100% |