Los Angeles Sparks 97, Phoenix Mercury 88
WNBA · 2026-05-21 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Phoenix Mercury 97–88 on 2026-05-21 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:22 swung win probability 66% → 34%. 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 | 25 | 35 | 22 | 15 | 97 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 24 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:22 swung win probability 66% → 34%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q2 19-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 4:22 (win probability 66% → 34% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 4:22 | 66% → 34% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 9–0 | Q3 4:42 | 0% → 7% |