Las Vegas Aces 86, Phoenix Mercury 76
WNBA · 2026-06-17 · Winner: Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces defeated Phoenix Mercury 86–76 on 2026-06-17 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:13 swung win probability 30% → 62%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 24 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 86 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 28 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:13 swung win probability 30% → 62%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q3 15-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-9.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q1 2:13 | 30% → 62% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q2 9:13 | 54% → 84% |