Chicago Sky 82, Seattle Storm 80
WNBA · 2026-08-16 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Seattle Storm 82–80 on 2026-08-16 in WNBA play, a 2-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:43 swung win probability 66% → 24%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 23 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 82 |
| Seattle Storm | 11 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:43 swung win probability 66% → 24%.
Why Seattle Storm lost
- Lost Q1 11-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 4:43 (win probability 66% → 24% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-5.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 11–0 | Q1 4:43 | 66% → 24% |
| Seattle Storm | 11–0 | Q3 3:38 | 0% → 16% |
| Seattle Storm | 9–0 | Q4 4:53 | 0% → 23% |