Minnesota Lynx 81, Golden State Valkyries 75
WNBA · 2026-06-19 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Golden State Valkyries 81–75 on 2026-06-19 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:30 swung win probability 96% → 67%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 16 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 81 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 22 | 24 | 16 | 13 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:30 swung win probability 96% → 67%.
Why Golden State Valkyries lost
- Lost Q3 16-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 9:30 (win probability 96% → 67% for the home side).
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 49.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 21-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q3 9:30 | 96% → 67% |