Minnesota Lynx 78, Golden State Valkyries 72
WNBA · 2025-09-06 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Golden State Valkyries 78–72 on 2025-09-06 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:28 swung win probability 90% → 6%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Golden State Valkyries lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 16 | 15 | 30 | 17 | 78 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:28 swung win probability 90% → 6%.
Why Golden State Valkyries lost
- Lost Q3 16-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q3 0:28 (win probability 90% → 6% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 16–0 | Q3 0:28 | 90% → 6% |