Washington Mystics 90, Connecticut Sun 85
WNBA · 2025-05-18 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Connecticut Sun 90–85 on 2025-05-18 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:59 swung win probability 73% → 93%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 13 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 90 |
| Connecticut Sun | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:59 swung win probability 73% → 93%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q4 20-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 9:17 (win probability 97% → 81% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q1 4:59 | 73% → 93% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q2 9:17 | 97% → 81% |