New York Liberty 97, Los Angeles Sparks 98
WNBA · 2026-06-21 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated New York Liberty 98–97 on 2026-06-21 in WNBA play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 5:31 swung win probability 4% → 54%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Liberty lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 28 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 97 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 18 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 5:31 swung win probability 4% → 54%.
Why New York Liberty lost
- Lost Q4 21-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 9:35 (win probability 1% → 25% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-9.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 10–0 | Q4 9:35 | 1% → 25% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q4 5:31 | 4% → 54% |