Washington Mystics 90, Golden State Valkyries 82
WNBA · 2026-07-20 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Golden State Valkyries 90–82 on 2026-07-20 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:18 swung win probability 99% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 21 | 15 | 18 | 36 | 90 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 20 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:18 swung win probability 99% → 0%.
Why Golden State Valkyries lost
- Lost Q4 24-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 0:18 (win probability 99% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 17-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q2 4:27 | 75% → 38% |
| Washington Mystics | 11–0 | Q3 7:43 | 62% → 10% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q3 3:59 | 14% → 62% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q4 9:38 | 41% → 90% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 10–0 | Q4 4:44 | 45% → 100% |
| Washington Mystics | 13–0 | Q4 0:18 | 99% → 0% |