Minnesota Lynx 77, Golden State Valkyries 66
WNBA · 2026-08-19 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Golden State Valkyries 77–66 on 2026-08-19 in WNBA play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:46 swung win probability 37% → 7%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 21 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 77 |
| Golden State Valkyries | 13 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:46 swung win probability 37% → 7%.
Why Golden State Valkyries lost
- Lost Q1 13-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 8:46 (win probability 37% → 7% for the home side).
- Shot 37.0% eFG vs a 49.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q2 8:46 | 37% → 7% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 11–0 | Q4 8:18 | 0% → 8% |