New York Liberty 89, Connecticut Sun 80
WNBA · 2026-06-08 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Connecticut Sun 89–80 on 2026-06-08 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:57 swung win probability 52% → 10%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 23 | 15 | 27 | 24 | 89 |
| Connecticut Sun | 18 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:57 swung win probability 52% → 10%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q3 21-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 1:43 (win probability 63% → 26% for the home side).
- Outscored 25-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q1 1:43 | 63% → 26% |
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q3 6:57 | 52% → 10% |