Washington Mystics 64, Chicago Sky 78
WNBA · 2025-08-05 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Washington Mystics 78–64 on 2025-08-05 in WNBA play, a 14-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:40 swung win probability 52% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 10 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 64 |
| Chicago Sky | 25 | 10 | 26 | 17 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:40 swung win probability 52% → 92%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q1 10-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q1 5:40 (win probability 52% → 92% for the home side).
- Shot 43.1% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 14–0 | Q1 5:40 | 52% → 92% |
| Washington Mystics | 10–0 | Q4 1:50 | 100% → 100% |