New York Liberty 62, Atlanta Dream 78
WNBA · 2025-08-23 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated New York Liberty 78–62 on 2025-08-23 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:04 swung win probability 100% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 62 |
| Atlanta Dream | 24 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:04 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why New York Liberty lost
- Lost Q1 14-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 3:10 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 46.6% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-7.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 15–0 | Q4 7:04 | 100% → 100% |
| Atlanta Dream | 10–0 | Q4 3:10 | 100% → 100% |