Chicago Sky 70, Atlanta Dream 86
WNBA · 2024-09-17 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated Chicago Sky 86–70 on 2024-09-17 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:04 swung win probability 66% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Sky lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 14 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 70 |
| Atlanta Dream | 22 | 24 | 14 | 26 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:04 swung win probability 66% → 94%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q1 14-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 9:04 (win probability 66% → 94% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 10–0 | Q2 9:04 | 66% → 94% |