Golden State Valkyries 84, Minnesota Lynx 87
WNBA · 2026-06-04 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Golden State Valkyries 87–84 on 2026-06-04 in WNBA play, a 3-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:08 swung win probability 15% → 98%. 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 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 84 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 18 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:08 swung win probability 15% → 98%.
Why Golden State Valkyries lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 3:08 (win probability 15% → 98% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q1 2:07 | 74% → 38% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q2 6:24 | 31% → 67% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 11–0 | Q4 3:08 | 15% → 98% |