Chicago Sky 93, Washington Mystics 101
WNBA · 2026-09-24 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Chicago Sky 101–93 on 2026-09-24 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:56 swung win probability 80% → 97%. 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 | 16 | 18 | 26 | 33 | 93 |
| Washington Mystics | 31 | 21 | 27 | 22 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:56 swung win probability 80% → 97%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q1 16-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 0:56 (win probability 80% → 97% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-13 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q1 0:56 | 80% → 97% |
| Chicago Sky | 9–0 | Q4 1:00 | 100% → 100% |