Seattle Storm 86, New York Liberty 92
WNBA · 2026-08-05 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Seattle Storm 92–86 on 2026-08-05 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:11 swung win probability 63% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Seattle Storm lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | 16 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 86 |
| New York Liberty | 27 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:11 swung win probability 63% → 94%.
Why Seattle Storm lost
- Lost Q1 16-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 5:11 (win probability 63% → 94% for the home side).
- Outscored 19-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 12–0 | Q1 5:11 | 63% → 94% |
| Seattle Storm | 8–0 | Q2 4:57 | 96% → 79% |
| Seattle Storm | 9–0 | Q3 9:19 | 95% → 67% |
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q4 7:53 | 81% → 100% |