In a dramatic finish, the Minnesota Lynx edged the Golden State Valkyries 75-74 on the road in a tightly contested WNBA rematch on September 18th, 2025. The game was a nail-biter that came down to the final possession, with the Lynx making a critical defensive stop to secure the narrow victory. After a back-and-forth first half, the Valkyries built a small lead in the third quarter behind strong play from their backcourt. The Lynx chipped away in the fourth, finally taking the lead on a clutch three-pointer with under two minutes to play. Golden State had a chance to win on their final offensive set, but a well-defended jump shot rimmed out as time expired. The focus point was the Valkyries' inability to convert from the free-throw line down the stretch, missing several key attempts that could have changed the outcome. This result completed a regular-season series sweep for Minnesota over Golden State, impacting the standings as both teams jockey for playoff seeding. The Valkyries' coach lamented the missed opportunities, saying, "We executed the play we wanted at the end, but sometimes the ball just doesn't drop."