Minnesota Lynx 111, Phoenix Mercury 77
WNBA · 2026-06-01 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Phoenix Mercury 111–77 on 2026-06-01 in WNBA play, a 34-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:09 swung win probability 18% → 46%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 35 | 32 | 21 | 23 | 111 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 22 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:09 swung win probability 18% → 46%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q2 18-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 0:21 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 42.2% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q1 4:09 | 18% → 46% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q2 0:21 | 0% → 0% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q4 6:30 | 0% → 0% |