Washington Mystics 62, Phoenix Mercury 68
WNBA · 2025-05-25 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Washington Mystics 68–62 on 2025-05-25 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:20 swung win probability 53% → 92%. 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 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 18 | 62 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 13 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:20 swung win probability 53% → 92%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q2 7-19 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 4:20 (win probability 53% → 92% for the home side).
- Shot 40.7% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 29-15.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 11–0 | Q2 4:20 | 53% → 92% |