Golden State Valkyries 84, Los Angeles Sparks 78
WNBA · 2026-08-09 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Los Angeles Sparks 84–78 on 2026-08-09 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q4 2:18 swung win probability 0% → 36%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 29 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 84 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 15 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q4 2:18 swung win probability 0% → 36%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q1 15-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 5:34 (win probability 55% → 22% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q1 5:34 | 55% → 22% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q4 5:27 | 0% → 2% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 10–0 | Q4 2:18 | 0% → 36% |