Atlanta Dream 86, Chicago Sky 49
WNBA · 2025-07-16 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated Chicago Sky 86–49 on 2025-07-16 in WNBA play, a 37-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:48 swung win probability 15% → 1%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 23 | 18 | 33 | 12 | 86 |
| Chicago Sky | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 49 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:48 swung win probability 15% → 1%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q3 13-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 5:07 (win probability 1% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 30.3% eFG vs a 47.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-10.
- Outscored 15-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 11–0 | Q2 4:48 | 15% → 1% |
| Atlanta Dream | 14–0 | Q3 5:07 | 1% → 0% |