Phoenix Mercury 83, Connecticut Sun 75
WNBA · 2025-06-18 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Connecticut Sun 83–75 on 2025-06-18 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:35 swung win probability 56% → 22%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 22 | 26 | 16 | 19 | 83 |
| Connecticut Sun | 9 | 27 | 17 | 22 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:35 swung win probability 56% → 22%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 9-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 6:35 (win probability 56% → 22% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 9–0 | Q1 6:35 | 56% → 22% |
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q3 2:09 | 1% → 10% |