New York Liberty 98, Washington Mystics 93
WNBA · 2026-05-10 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Washington Mystics 98–93 on 2026-05-10 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:25 swung win probability 37% → 76%. 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 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 24 | 31 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 98 |
| Washington Mystics | 31 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 93 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:25 swung win probability 37% → 76%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q2 17-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 3:57 (win probability 54% → 21% for the home side).
- Shot 45.6% eFG vs a 50.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 11–0 | Q1 2:25 | 37% → 76% |
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q2 3:57 | 54% → 21% |