Phoenix Mercury 92, Los Angeles Sparks 84
WNBA · 2025-08-26 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Los Angeles Sparks 92–84 on 2025-08-26 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:57 swung win probability 33% → 2%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 92 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 18 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:57 swung win probability 33% → 2%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q1 18-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 3:57 (win probability 33% → 2% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 9–0 | Q3 3:57 | 33% → 2% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q4 8:26 | 7% → 0% |