Golden State Valkyries 80, Minnesota Lynx 66
WNBA · 2026-08-24 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Minnesota Lynx 80–66 on 2026-08-24 in WNBA play, a 14-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:11 swung win probability 71% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Lynx lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 17 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 80 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 3:11 swung win probability 71% → 28%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q4 18-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 3:11 (win probability 71% → 28% for the home side).
- Shot 44.1% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q2 3:11 | 71% → 28% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q4 4:39 | 9% → 0% |