Golden State Valkyries 79, New York Liberty 60
WNBA · 2026-08-27 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated New York Liberty 79–60 on 2026-08-27 in WNBA play, a 19-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:47 swung win probability 32% → 74%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Liberty lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 79 |
| New York Liberty | 19 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 60 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:47 swung win probability 32% → 74%.
Why New York Liberty lost
- Lost Q2 11-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 7:44 (win probability 74% → 35% for the home side).
- Shot 35.7% eFG vs a 53.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q1 6:14 | 63% → 32% |
| New York Liberty | 11–0 | Q1 3:47 | 32% → 74% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 9–0 | Q2 7:44 | 74% → 35% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q4 8:00 | 4% → 0% |