Los Angeles Sparks 81, New York Liberty 85
WNBA · 2026-08-13 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Los Angeles Sparks 85–81 on 2026-08-13 in WNBA play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:55 swung win probability 43% → 77%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 16 | 16 | 9 | 40 | 81 |
| New York Liberty | 21 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:55 swung win probability 43% → 77%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q2 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 4:55 (win probability 43% → 77% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-11.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q1 4:55 | 43% → 77% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 21–0 | Q4 6:12 | 100% → 96% |