Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries

WNBA

Lynx

33-9

78-72

Final

Valkyries

23-19

Chase Center

Lead tracker

MIN leadsBiggest lead MIN 9, GS 7

GS leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
MIN	16	15	30	17	78
GS	18	18	16	20	72

Who won: Lynx 78-72

The Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 78-72 on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Chase Center. The Lynx win the series 4-0. The Lynx outscored the Valkyries 30-16 in the 3rd quarter. Natisha Hiedeman led the Lynx in points (24). Kaila Charles led the Valkyries in points (15).

Win probability

100%MIN final

MINGS

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Play by play

End of Game
End of the 4th Quarter
Q4 5.3
Napheesa Collier defensive rebound
Q4 8.3
Janelle Salaun misses two point shot
Q4 10.3
Janelle Salaun offensive rebound
Q4 10.3
Iliana Rupert misses 24-foot three point pullup jump shot
Q4 11.7
Iliana Rupert offensive rebound
Q4 16.4
Janelle Salaun misses 23-foot three point jumper
Q4 18.4
Golden State Valkyries Full timeout
Q4 18.4
+1
Kayla McBride makes free throw 2 of 2
MIN 78 - 72 GS
Q4 18.4
+1
Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 2
MIN 77 - 72 GS
Q4 18.4
Veronica Burton personal take foul
Q4 22.2
TO
Kaila Charles bad pass (Kayla McBride steals)
Q4 36.2
+2
Napheesa Collier makes 10-foot two point shot (Kayla McBride assists)
MIN 76 - 72 GS
Q4 45.8
Lynx Full timeout
Q4 45.8
+1
Veronica Burton makes free throw 1 of 1
MIN 74 - 72 GS
Q4 45.8
Natisha Hiedeman shooting foul
Q4 45.8
+2
Veronica Burton makes driving layup
MIN 74 - 71 GS
Q4 55.2
+1
Natisha Hiedeman makes free throw 2 of 2
MIN 74 - 69 GS
Q4 55.2
+1
Natisha Hiedeman makes free throw 1 of 2
MIN 73 - 69 GS
Q4 55.2
Monique Billings shooting foul
THREEQ4 1:18
Three! Jumper, 25 ft
Iliana Rupert
Iliana Rupert makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kaila Charles assists)
MIN 72 - 69 GS
Q4 1:25
TO
Courtney Williams lost ball turnover (Kaila Charles steals)
Q4 1:42
Jessica Shepard defensive rebound
Q4 1:46
Veronica Burton misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot