Washington Mystics 79, Chicago Sky 72
WNBA · 2025-06-17 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Chicago Sky 79–72 on 2025-06-17 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:34 swung win probability 94% → 62%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 11 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 79 |
| Chicago Sky | 26 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:34 swung win probability 94% → 62%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q3 12-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 6:34 (win probability 94% → 62% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 25-16.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q1 3:26 | 66% → 90% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q3 6:34 | 94% → 62% |