Chicago Sky 81, Connecticut Sun 87
WNBA · 2026-08-25 · Winner: Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun defeated Chicago Sky 87–81 on 2026-08-25 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:02 swung win probability 59% → 86%. 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 | 8 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 81 |
| Connecticut Sun | 16 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:02 swung win probability 59% → 86%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q1 8-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 9:49 (win probability 86% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q1 2:02 | 59% → 86% |
| Connecticut Sun | 11–0 | Q3 9:49 | 86% → 100% |
| Chicago Sky | 9–0 | Q4 4:49 | 100% → 100% |
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q4 2:20 | 100% → 94% |