Minnesota Lynx 74, Phoenix Mercury 71
WNBA · 2025-05-30 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Phoenix Mercury 74–71 on 2025-05-30 in WNBA play, a 3-point result. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 20 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 74 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 71 |
Win probability
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q4 13-21 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 41.5% eFG vs a 50.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.