Connecticut Sun 66, Phoenix Mercury 82
WNBA · 2025-08-05 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Connecticut Sun 82–66 on 2025-08-05 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:25 swung win probability 88% → 99%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 6 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 66 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 26 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:25 swung win probability 88% → 99%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 6-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 0:25 (win probability 88% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 38.2% eFG vs a 45.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 11–0 | Q1 0:25 | 88% → 99% |