Golden State Valkyries 62, Washington Mystics 49
WNBA · 2026-07-06 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Washington Mystics 62–49 on 2026-07-06 in WNBA play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:36 swung win probability 76% → 27%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 11 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 62 |
| Washington Mystics | 15 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 49 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:36 swung win probability 76% → 27%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q3 7-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 8:12 (win probability 34% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 32.5% eFG vs a 50.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q2 7:39 | 74% → 35% |
| Washington Mystics | 10–0 | Q2 0:32 | 28% → 76% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q3 6:36 | 76% → 27% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 12–0 | Q4 8:12 | 34% → 0% |