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09-12 08:00

72 - 53

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Minnesota Lynx

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2 points

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TO55%

80%TO

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Ended72 - 53

10:00

Fabenle vs. Smith (McBride gets the ball)

0-0

9:44

Smith missed a three-point shot

0-0

9:41

Charles grabbed a defensive rebound

0-0

9:24

Fabenle received an assist from Burton and hit a layup

0-2

9:07

Smith missed a three-point shot

0-2

9:05

Carlton grabbed an offensive rebound

0-2

9:02

Collier received an assist from Carlton and hit a jumper

2-2

8:45

Fabenle missed a layup

2-2

8:44

The Bobcats got a defensive rebound

2-2

8:22

McBride received an assist from Smith and hit a layup

4-2

8:07

Charles received an assist from Burton and hit a two-point shot

4-4

7:49

Williams hit a pull-up jumper

6-4

7:28

Charles' shot was blocked by Smith

6-4

7:27

Valkyrie got an offensive rebound

6-4

7:25

Burton stepped on the line and made a mistake in passing

6-4

7:02

Smith missed a three-point shot

6-4

6:58

Salen grabbed a defensive rebound

6-4

6:47

Burton received an assist from Salen and hit a layup

6-6

6:36

McBride missed a stoppage jumper

6-6

6:33

Rupert grabbed a defensive rebound

6-6

6:22

Salen missed a three-point stoppage jumper

6-6

6:19

Fabenle grabbed an offensive rebound

6-6

6:18

Fabenle committed an offensive foul

6-6

6:18

Fabenle made a mistake

6-6

6:08

Williams missed a jumper during a pull-up shot

6-6

6:04

Collier grabbed an offensive rebound

6-6

6:02

McBride missed a three-point shot

6-6

5:59

Charles grabbed a defensive rebound

6-6

5:46

Burton missed a jumper from a quick stoppage

6-6

5:43

Williams grabbed a defensive rebound

6-6

5:40

Collier received an assist from Williams and hit a three-point shot

9-6

5:22

Charles conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by McBride

9-6

5:17

McBride's two-point shot was blocked by Burton

9-6

5:15

McBride grabbed an offensive rebound

9-6

5:13

Collier received an assist from McBride and hit a three-pointer

12-6

4:54

Burton's shot was blocked by Williams

12-6

4:53

Valkyrie got an offensive rebound

12-6

4:53

Official suspension

12-6

4:47

Salen missed a two-point shot

12-6

4:43

Charles grabbed an offensive rebound

12-6

4:32

Fabenle missed a jumper

12-6

4:29

Rupert grabbed an offensive rebound

12-6

4:24

Salen missed a three-point shot

12-6

4:23

The Bobcats got a defensive rebound

12-6

4:10

McBride missed a three-point shot

12-6

4:08

Smith grabbed an offensive rebound

12-6

4:05

Williams missed a jumper during a pull-up shot

12-6

4:02

Rupert grabbed a defensive rebound

12-6

3:53

Salen missed a three-point shot

12-6

3:51

Fabenle grabbed an offensive rebound

12-6

3:49

Burton missed a three-point shot

12-6

3:45

Fabenle grabbed an offensive rebound

12-6

3:42

Rupert missed a three-point shot

12-6

3:39

McBride grabbed a defensive rebound

12-6

3:23

McBride conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Burton

12-6

3:22

Smith committed a personal foul

12-6

3:22

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Hidman came on to replace Williams

12-6

3:22

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Shepard came on to replace Smith

12-6

3:22

Zandalasny came on to replace Salen

12-6

3:09

Charles received an assist from Fabenle and hit a jumper

12-8

2:50

Shepard received an assist from Collier and scored on a breakthrough layup

14-8

2:34

Zan Dallas Ni offensive foul

14-8

2:34

Praise Dallas Ni for making mistakes

14-8

2:15

Collier missed a two-point shot

14-8

2:11

Zandarasny grabbed a defensive rebound

14-8

1:55

Rupert committed an offensive foul

14-8

1:55

Rupert made a mistake

14-8

1:44

McBride made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Fabenle

14-8

1:40

Charles missed a three-point shot

14-8

1:37

Shepard grabbed a defensive rebound

14-8

1:23

Hidman received an assist from McBride and hit a three-point shot

17-8

58.1

Charles made a mistake in his pass and the ball was stolen by Carlton

17-8

51.9

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Williams came on to replace McBride

17-8

51.9

The Bobcats made a substitution, and Wadiva came on to replace Collier

17-8

51.9

Billings came on to replace Fabenle

17-8

49.6

Williams made a mistake in the pass and the ball was stolen by Burton

17-8

36.5

Charles missed a step-back jumper

17-8

34.1

Williams grabbed a defensive rebound

17-8

18.1

Williams missed a jumper during a pull-up shot

17-8

16.3

Rupert grabbed a defensive rebound

17-8

2.0

Rupert missed a three-point pull-up jumper

17-8

1.6

Carlton grabbed a defensive rebound

17-8

0.0

The first quarter ends

17-8

Match Info

The Minnesota Lynx used a stifling defensive effort to defeat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 in a WNBA game on September 12, 2025. Minnesota held their opponents to a season-low in points scored in a commanding victory at home. The Lynx set the tone early, forcing the Valkyries into difficult shots and numerous turnovers, which fueled their own transition offense. Golden State's offensive sets were consistently disrupted, and they failed to find any rhythm throughout the contest. This defensive masterclass from Minnesota underscores their identity as a championship-contending team and marks a statement win as they solidify their position near the top of the league standings.