Chicago Sky 69, Golden State Valkyries 63
WNBA · 2026-05-13 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Golden State Valkyries 69–63 on 2026-05-13 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:34 swung win probability 68% → 20%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 10 | 14 | 25 | 20 | 69 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 19 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:34 swung win probability 68% → 20%.
Why Golden State Valkyries lost
- Lost Q3 16-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 3:34 (win probability 68% → 20% for the home side).
- Shot 34.0% eFG vs a 49.9% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q1 2:58 | 70% → 93% |
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q3 3:34 | 68% → 20% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q4 6:04 | 6% → 54% |