New York Liberty 58, Golden State Valkyries 66
WNBA · 2025-09-02 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated New York Liberty 66–58 on 2025-09-02 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:37 swung win probability 49% → 85%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Liberty lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 18 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 58 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 14 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:37 swung win probability 49% → 85%.
Why New York Liberty lost
- Lost Q2 8-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 5:37 (win probability 49% → 85% for the home side).
- Shot 37.7% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q1 4:03 | 40% → 70% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q2 5:37 | 49% → 85% |