Chicago Sky 71, Golden State Valkyries 91
WNBA · 2026-08-12 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Chicago Sky 91–71 on 2026-08-12 in WNBA play, a 20-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:42 swung win probability 31% → 67%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Sky lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 24 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 71 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 16 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:42 swung win probability 31% → 67%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q2 16-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 0:56 (win probability 79% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q2 5:42 | 31% → 67% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 10–0 | Q3 0:56 | 79% → 100% |