New York Liberty 82, Connecticut Sun 75
WNBA · 2026-08-15 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Connecticut Sun 82–75 on 2026-08-15 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:13 swung win probability 75% → 10%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 19 | 27 | 15 | 21 | 82 |
| Connecticut Sun | 27 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:13 swung win probability 75% → 10%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q2 10-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 1:13 (win probability 75% → 10% for the home side).
- Shot 41.8% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 15–0 | Q2 1:13 | 75% → 10% |