Phoenix Mercury 70, Seattle Storm 77
WNBA · 2025-05-23 · Winner: Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm defeated Phoenix Mercury 77–70 on 2025-05-23 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 8:50 swung win probability 15% → 88%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Phoenix Mercury lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 24 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 70 |
| Seattle Storm | 24 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 8:50 swung win probability 15% → 88%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q4 9-15 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 8:50 (win probability 15% → 88% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-16.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | 12–0 | Q4 8:50 | 15% → 88% |