New York Liberty 86, Washington Mystics 78
WNBA · 2025-06-05 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Washington Mystics 86–78 on 2025-06-05 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 5:16 swung win probability 70% → 30%. 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 | 17 | 32 | 24 | 13 | 86 |
| Washington Mystics | 22 | 12 | 23 | 21 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 5:16 swung win probability 70% → 30%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q2 12-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 5:16 (win probability 70% → 30% for the home side).
- Outscored 24-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q1 1:17 | 46% → 77% |
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q2 5:16 | 70% → 30% |