New York Liberty 62, Connecticut Sun 78
WNBA · 2025-08-01 · Winner: Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun defeated New York Liberty 78–62 on 2025-08-01 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:00 swung win probability 41% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Liberty lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 20 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 62 |
| Connecticut Sun | 15 | 29 | 20 | 14 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q2 0:00 swung win probability 41% → 87%.
Why New York Liberty lost
- Lost Q2 17-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 0:00 (win probability 41% → 87% for the home side).
- Shot 39.0% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 23-17.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q2 6:13 | 31% → 67% |
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q2 4:41 | 67% → 29% |
| Connecticut Sun | 10–0 | Q2 0:00 | 41% → 87% |
| Connecticut Sun | 9–0 | Q4 1:03 | 98% → 100% |