Los Angeles Sparks 88, Phoenix Mercury 83
WNBA · 2025-09-09 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Phoenix Mercury 88–83 on 2025-09-09 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:42 swung win probability 62% → 9%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 19 | 26 | 18 | 25 | 88 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 25 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:42 swung win probability 62% → 9%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q2 19-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 6:42 (win probability 62% → 9% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-13 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 11–0 | Q3 6:42 | 62% → 9% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q3 4:42 | 9% → 43% |