Washington Mystics 68, Toronto Tempo 65
WNBA · 2026-05-08 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Toronto Tempo 68–65 on 2026-05-08 in WNBA play, a 3-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:11 swung win probability 50% → 10%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Toronto Tempo lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 17 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 68 |
| Toronto Tempo | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:11 swung win probability 50% → 10%.
Why Toronto Tempo lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 5:22 (win probability 66% → 31% for the home side).
- Shot 31.0% eFG vs a 50.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q1 5:22 | 66% → 31% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q3 4:11 | 50% → 10% |