Connecticut Sun 80, Washington Mystics 69
WNBA · 2025-08-19 · Winner: Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun defeated Washington Mystics 80–69 on 2025-08-19 in WNBA play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:00 swung win probability 80% → 40%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 21 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 80 |
| Washington Mystics | 23 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:00 swung win probability 80% → 40%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q2 12-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 9:26 (win probability 42% → 2% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 11–0 | Q1 5:04 | 55% → 89% |
| Connecticut Sun | 10–0 | Q2 9:00 | 80% → 40% |
| Connecticut Sun | 13–0 | Q3 9:26 | 42% → 2% |
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q4 4:03 | 1% → 0% |