New York Liberty 96, Chicago Sky 95
WNBA · 2026-06-17 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Chicago Sky 96–95 on 2026-06-17 in WNBA play, a 1-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:17 swung win probability 96% → 53%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Sky lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 27 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
| Chicago Sky | 32 | 13 | 23 | 27 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:17 swung win probability 96% → 53%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q2 13-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 6:17 (win probability 96% → 53% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-13 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q1 4:18 | 82% → 96% |
| New York Liberty | 15–0 | Q2 6:17 | 96% → 53% |