Phoenix Mercury 68, New York Liberty 75
WNBA · 2026-05-29 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Phoenix Mercury 75–68 on 2026-05-29 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:38 swung win probability 56% → 95%. 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 | 11 | 20 | 23 | 14 | 68 |
| New York Liberty | 17 | 17 | 25 | 16 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:38 swung win probability 56% → 95%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q1 11-17 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 3:38 (win probability 56% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 38.7% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 9–0 | Q3 3:38 | 56% → 95% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q4 3:35 | 99% → 76% |