Los Angeles Sparks 86, Washington Mystics 95
WNBA · 2025-08-17 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Los Angeles Sparks 95–86 on 2025-08-17 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:57 swung win probability 70% → 92%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 86 |
| Washington Mystics | 23 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:57 swung win probability 70% → 92%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q2 23-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 8:57 (win probability 70% → 92% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q2 8:57 | 70% → 92% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q4 6:25 | 99% → 80% |