Chicago Sky 88, Seattle Storm 97
WNBA · 2026-08-10 · Winner: Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm defeated Chicago Sky 97–88 on 2026-08-10 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:36 swung win probability 74% → 96%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 16 | 17 | 33 | 22 | 88 |
| Seattle Storm | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:36 swung win probability 74% → 96%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q2 17-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 7:36 (win probability 74% → 96% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | 9–0 | Q2 7:36 | 74% → 96% |
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q3 7:27 | 99% → 93% |