Washington Mystics 78, Los Angeles Sparks 81
WNBA · 2025-08-31 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Washington Mystics 81–78 on 2025-08-31 in WNBA play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:21 swung win probability 94% → 46%. 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 | 20 | 18 | 29 | 78 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 22 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:21 swung win probability 94% → 46%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q1 11-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 6:00 (win probability 70% → 92% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q1 6:00 | 70% → 92% |
| Washington Mystics | 13–0 | Q2 7:10 | 95% → 58% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q2 3:02 | 58% → 90% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q3 3:17 | 82% → 99% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q3 1:08 | 99% → 85% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q4 8:21 | 94% → 46% |