Golden State Valkyries 87, Las Vegas Aces 77
WNBA · 2026-10-09 · Winner: Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries defeated Las Vegas Aces 87–77 on 2026-10-09 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 17-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:24 swung win probability 94% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Las Vegas Aces lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 87 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 19 | 26 | 7 | 19 | 6 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:24 swung win probability 94% → 24%.
Why Las Vegas Aces lost
- Lost Q3 7-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at Q3 2:24 (win probability 94% → 24% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Valkyries | 17–0 | Q3 2:24 | 94% → 24% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | Q4 1:12 | 92% → 34% |
| Golden State Valkyries | 8–0 | OT 0:46 | 21% → 0% |