Washington Mystics 78, Seattle Storm 64
WNBA · 2026-05-27 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Seattle Storm 78–64 on 2026-05-27 in WNBA play, a 14-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:16 swung win probability 11% → 37%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Seattle Storm lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 28 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 78 |
| Seattle Storm | 20 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 64 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:16 swung win probability 11% → 37%.
Why Seattle Storm lost
- Lost Q2 9-20 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 1:26 (win probability 27% → 1% for the home side).
- Shot 38.9% eFG vs a 48.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q1 4:42 | 35% → 11% |
| Seattle Storm | 9–0 | Q1 2:16 | 11% → 37% |
| Washington Mystics | 12–0 | Q2 1:26 | 27% → 1% |
| Seattle Storm | 8–0 | Q3 7:43 | 1% → 8% |