Washington Mystics 82, Los Angeles Sparks 88
WNBA · 2026-08-28 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Washington Mystics 88–82 on 2026-08-28 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:12 swung win probability 18% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 23 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 82 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 23 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:12 swung win probability 18% → 90%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q4 14-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 4:12 (win probability 18% → 90% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-10.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q4 4:12 | 18% → 90% |