Golden State Valkyries 88, Washington Mystics 83
WNBA · 2025-08-13 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Washington Mystics 88–83 on 2025-08-13 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 18-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:57 swung win probability 34% → 1%. 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 | 24 | 18 | 88 |
| Washington Mystics | 12 | 16 | 24 | 31 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:57 swung win probability 34% → 1%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q1 12-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q2 8:57 (win probability 34% → 1% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 18–0 | Q2 8:57 | 34% → 1% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q3 6:48 | 1% → 9% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q3 1:43 | 3% → 0% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q4 4:47 | 0% → 0% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q4 1:35 | 0% → 2% |