Washington Mystics 56, Connecticut Sun 67
WNBA · 2025-08-21 · Winner: Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun defeated Washington Mystics 67–56 on 2025-08-21 in WNBA play, a 11-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:53 swung win probability 78% → 98%. 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 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 11 | 56 |
| Connecticut Sun | 16 | 17 | 23 | 11 | 67 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:53 swung win probability 78% → 98%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 3:53 (win probability 78% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 40.2% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-12.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 8-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 9–0 | Q2 3:53 | 78% → 98% |