Golden State Valkyries 53, Minnesota Lynx 72
WNBA · 2025-09-11 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Golden State Valkyries 72–53 on 2025-09-11 in WNBA play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:59 swung win probability 74% → 95%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 53 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 17 | 17 | 13 | 25 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:59 swung win probability 74% → 95%.
Why Golden State Valkyries lost
- Lost Q4 12-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q4 7:39 (win probability 80% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 31.1% eFG vs a 48.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 21-17.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q2 8:59 | 74% → 95% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q3 4:58 | 98% → 83% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 14–0 | Q4 7:39 | 80% → 100% |