New York Liberty 87, Connecticut Sun 78
WNBA · 2025-08-03 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Connecticut Sun 87–78 on 2025-08-03 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:29 swung win probability 70% → 33%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 87 |
| Connecticut Sun | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:29 swung win probability 70% → 33%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 19-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 0:29 (win probability 70% → 33% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q1 0:29 | 70% → 33% |
| Connecticut Sun | 9–0 | Q4 0:37 | 0% → 0% |