Phoenix Mercury 74, New York Liberty 84
WNBA · 2026-05-27 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Phoenix Mercury 84–74 on 2026-05-27 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 23-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:00 swung win probability 23% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 22 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 74 |
| New York Liberty | 24 | 18 | 30 | 12 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 23-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:00 swung win probability 23% → 100%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q3 12-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 23-0 run ending at Q3 0:00 (win probability 23% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-13.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 10–0 | Q3 8:05 | 67% → 16% |
| New York Liberty | 23–0 | Q3 0:00 | 23% → 100% |