Dallas Wings 70, Golden State Valkyries 78
WNBA · 2026-08-17 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Dallas Wings 78–70 on 2026-08-17 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:30 swung win probability 79% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Wings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Wings | 19 | 9 | 18 | 24 | 70 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 20 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:30 swung win probability 79% → 99%.
Why Dallas Wings lost
- Lost Q2 9-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 8:45 (win probability 93% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-11.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 11–0 | Q2 0:30 | 79% → 99% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 12–0 | Q4 8:45 | 93% → 100% |
| Dallas Wings | 9–0 | Q4 5:05 | 100% → 100% |