New York Liberty 87, Washington Mystics 71
WNBA · 2024-09-17 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Washington Mystics 87–71 on 2024-09-17 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:54 swung win probability 70% → 32%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 29 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 87 |
| Washington Mystics | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:54 swung win probability 70% → 32%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q1 18-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 6:54 (win probability 70% → 32% for the home side).
- Shot 45.1% eFG vs a 50.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 10–0 | Q1 6:54 | 70% → 32% |
| New York Liberty | 10–0 | Q3 0:15 | 2% → 0% |