New York Liberty 85, Washington Mystics 63
WNBA · 2025-05-30 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Washington Mystics 85–63 on 2025-05-30 in WNBA play, a 22-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:54 swung win probability 33% → 0%. 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 | 27 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 85 |
| Washington Mystics | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 63 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:54 swung win probability 33% → 0%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q1 17-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q3 1:54 (win probability 33% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 31.1% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q1 3:03 | 55% → 23% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q3 8:37 | 4% → 29% |
| New York Liberty | 16–0 | Q3 1:54 | 33% → 0% |
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q4 1:53 | 0% → 0% |