Toronto Tempo 98, Phoenix Mercury 90
WNBA · 2026-05-19 · Winner: Toronto Tempo
Toronto Tempo defeated Phoenix Mercury 98–90 on 2026-05-19 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:24 swung win probability 78% → 5%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Tempo | 23 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 98 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 23 | 21 | 30 | 16 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:24 swung win probability 78% → 5%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q4 16-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 6:24 (win probability 78% → 5% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Tempo | 8–0 | Q1 0:25 | 80% → 49% |
| Toronto Tempo | 10–0 | Q4 6:24 | 78% → 5% |