Connecticut Sun 62, Atlanta Dream 87
WNBA · 2025-09-08 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated Connecticut Sun 87–62 on 2025-09-08 in WNBA play, a 25-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:12 swung win probability 74% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 24 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 62 |
| Atlanta Dream | 26 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:12 swung win probability 74% → 99%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q3 9-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q4 7:15 (win probability 97% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 41.7% eFG vs a 45.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 8–0 | Q1 4:30 | 63% → 88% |
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q1 0:23 | 91% → 66% |
| Atlanta Dream | 9–0 | Q3 3:12 | 74% → 99% |
| Atlanta Dream | 16–0 | Q4 7:15 | 97% → 100% |