Golden State Valkyries 91, Seattle Storm 80
WNBA · 2026-05-08 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Seattle Storm 91–80 on 2026-05-08 in WNBA play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:56 swung win probability 11% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Seattle Storm lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 23 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 91 |
| Seattle Storm | 24 | 17 | 12 | 27 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:56 swung win probability 11% → 0%.
Why Seattle Storm lost
- Lost Q2 17-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 3:56 (win probability 11% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q3 3:56 | 11% → 0% |