Connecticut Sun 75, New York Liberty 106
WNBA · 2026-05-08 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Connecticut Sun 106–75 on 2026-05-08 in WNBA play, a 31-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:56 swung win probability 59% → 85%. 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 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 15 | 75 |
| New York Liberty | 36 | 30 | 21 | 19 | 106 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:56 swung win probability 59% → 85%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 13-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 3:47 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 41.0% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 26-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q1 7:56 | 59% → 85% |
| New York Liberty | 10–0 | Q4 3:47 | 100% → 100% |