Golden State Valkyries 76, Los Angeles Sparks 75
WNBA · 2026-09-24 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Los Angeles Sparks 76–75 on 2026-09-24 in WNBA play, a 1-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:08 swung win probability 100% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 15 | 11 | 20 | 30 | 76 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 13 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:08 swung win probability 100% → 0%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q4 20-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q4 0:08 (win probability 100% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 47.8% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q1 6:03 | 66% → 35% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q2 6:57 | 41% → 78% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q3 8:47 | 83% → 99% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 14–0 | Q4 0:08 | 100% → 0% |