Toronto Tempo 79, Golden State Valkyries 96
WNBA · 2026-08-02 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Toronto Tempo 96–79 on 2026-08-02 in WNBA play, a 17-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:11 swung win probability 97% → 62%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Toronto Tempo lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Tempo | 20 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 79 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 25 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:11 swung win probability 97% → 62%.
Why Toronto Tempo lost
- Lost Q4 18-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 5:01 (win probability 75% → 96% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q1 3:24 | 46% → 77% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q2 5:01 | 75% → 96% |
| Toronto Tempo | 12–0 | Q2 0:11 | 97% → 62% |