Washington Mystics 72, Las Vegas Aces 75
WNBA · 2025-05-23 · Winner: Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces defeated Washington Mystics 75–72 on 2025-05-23 in WNBA play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 0:02 swung win probability 0% → 100%. 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 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 13 | 72 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 16 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 0:02 swung win probability 0% → 100%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q4 13-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 0:02 (win probability 0% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q3 7:04 | 42% → 7% |
| Las Vegas Aces | 9–0 | Q4 0:02 | 0% → 100% |