Chicago Sky 78, Los Angeles Sparks 91
WNBA · 2025-05-25 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Chicago Sky 91–78 on 2025-05-25 in WNBA play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:41 swung win probability 74% → 36%. 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 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 14 | 78 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 21 | 22 | 33 | 15 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:41 swung win probability 74% → 36%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q3 25-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 2:06 (win probability 87% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 6:42 | 51% → 80% |
| Chicago Sky | 9–0 | Q2 8:41 | 74% → 36% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q3 2:06 | 87% → 100% |
| Chicago Sky | 10–0 | Q4 7:06 | 100% → 90% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q4 4:59 | 90% → 100% |