Chicago Sky 66, New York Liberty 85
WNBA · 2026-08-29 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Chicago Sky 85–66 on 2026-08-29 in WNBA play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:50 swung win probability 63% → 90%. 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 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 66 |
| New York Liberty | 21 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:50 swung win probability 63% → 90%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q1 11-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 0:50 (win probability 63% → 90% for the home side).
- Shot 40.9% eFG vs a 49.7% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 20-12 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 8-3.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q1 0:50 | 63% → 90% |
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q3 1:24 | 97% → 100% |
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q4 3:57 | 100% → 100% |