Las Vegas Aces 71, New York Liberty 111
WNBA · 2026-08-09 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Las Vegas Aces 111–71 on 2026-08-09 in WNBA play, a 40-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:20 swung win probability 70% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Las Vegas Aces lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 15 | 24 | 12 | 20 | 71 |
| New York Liberty | 24 | 26 | 24 | 37 | 111 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:20 swung win probability 70% → 91%.
Why Las Vegas Aces lost
- Lost Q4 20-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 6:00 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 47.6% eFG vs a 55.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q1 5:20 | 70% → 91% |
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q4 6:00 | 100% → 100% |
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q4 0:09 | 100% → 100% |