Phoenix Mercury 75, Washington Mystics 69
WNBA · 2025-09-04 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Washington Mystics 75–69 on 2025-09-04 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:01 swung win probability 57% → 18%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 22 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 75 |
| Washington Mystics | 16 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:01 swung win probability 57% → 18%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q1 16-22 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 0:01 (win probability 57% → 18% for the home side).
- Shot 41.1% eFG vs a 48.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q2 0:01 | 57% → 18% |