Phoenix Mercury 61, Las Vegas Aces 83
WNBA · 2025-08-21 · Winner: Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces defeated Phoenix Mercury 83–61 on 2025-08-21 in WNBA play, a 22-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:19 swung win probability 54% → 91%. 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 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 61 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 23 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 8:19 swung win probability 54% → 91%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q4 15-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 8:19 (win probability 54% → 91% for the home side).
- Shot 35.2% eFG vs a 50.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 11–0 | Q2 8:19 | 54% → 91% |
| Las Vegas Aces | 9–0 | Q4 7:09 | 99% → 100% |