New York Liberty 113, Los Angeles Sparks 109
WNBA · 2026-07-28 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Los Angeles Sparks 113–109 on 2026-07-28 in WNBA play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:40 swung win probability 91% → 40%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 36 | 17 | 32 | 28 | 113 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 30 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 109 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:40 swung win probability 91% → 40%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q1 30-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 0:40 (win probability 91% → 40% for the home side).
- Outscored 14-5 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 7-2.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q1 8:11 | 52% → 82% |
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q2 0:47 | 90% → 62% |
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q3 0:40 | 91% → 40% |