Chicago Sky 91, New York Liberty 85
WNBA · 2025-08-21 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated New York Liberty 91–85 on 2025-08-21 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:26 swung win probability 82% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Liberty lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 91 |
| New York Liberty | 23 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:26 swung win probability 82% → 0%.
Why New York Liberty lost
- Lost Q4 17-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 7:01 (win probability 76% → 43% for the home side).
- Outscored 25-12 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 9–0 | Q1 7:01 | 76% → 43% |
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q2 3:50 | 43% → 79% |
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q4 0:26 | 82% → 0% |