Los Angeles Sparks 79, New York Liberty 89
WNBA · 2025-07-03 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Los Angeles Sparks 89–79 on 2025-07-03 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:41 swung win probability 6% → 68%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 79 |
| New York Liberty | 21 | 16 | 32 | 20 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:41 swung win probability 6% → 68%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q3 18-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 3:41 (win probability 6% → 68% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-14.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 12–0 | Q3 7:25 | 62% → 8% |
| New York Liberty | 13–0 | Q3 3:41 | 6% → 68% |
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q3 0:31 | 68% → 98% |