Washington Mystics 69, Golden State Valkyries 74
WNBA · 2026-07-18 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Washington Mystics 74–69 on 2026-07-18 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 2:14 swung win probability 7% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 18 | 10 | 29 | 12 | 69 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 13 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 74 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 2:14 swung win probability 7% → 100%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q2 10-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 2:14 (win probability 7% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q2 3:40 | 48% → 83% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q3 7:00 | 87% → 50% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 12–0 | Q4 2:14 | 7% → 100% |