New York Liberty 105, Los Angeles Sparks 97
WNBA · 2025-08-12 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Los Angeles Sparks 105–97 on 2025-08-12 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:12 swung win probability 42% → 9%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 28 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 105 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 30 | 14 | 28 | 25 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 9:12 swung win probability 42% → 9%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q2 14-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 9:12 (win probability 42% → 9% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 1:58 | 38% → 70% |
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q3 9:12 | 42% → 9% |