Connecticut Sun 68, Los Angeles Sparks 77
WNBA · 2026-08-22 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Connecticut Sun 77–68 on 2026-08-22 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:23 swung win probability 63% → 88%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 22 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 68 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 32 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:23 swung win probability 63% → 88%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q3 10-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 5:23 (win probability 63% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 37.8% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 5:23 | 63% → 88% |
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q2 0:05 | 99% → 90% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q4 6:44 | 100% → 100% |
| Connecticut Sun | 13–0 | Q4 1:52 | 100% → 100% |