Connecticut Sun 70, Golden State Valkyries 97
WNBA · 2026-05-25 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Connecticut Sun 97–70 on 2026-05-25 in WNBA play, a 27-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:36 swung win probability 74% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 22 | 8 | 18 | 22 | 70 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 27 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:36 swung win probability 74% → 94%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q2 8-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 9:31 (win probability 86% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q2 7:36 | 74% → 94% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 13–0 | Q3 9:31 | 86% → 100% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q3 4:45 | 100% → 100% |