Phoenix Mercury 89, Toronto Tempo 80
WNBA · 2026-06-27 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Toronto Tempo 89–80 on 2026-06-27 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:56 swung win probability 86% → 54%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Toronto Tempo lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 89 |
| Toronto Tempo | 22 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:56 swung win probability 86% → 54%.
Why Toronto Tempo lost
- Lost Q4 14-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 0:56 (win probability 86% → 54% for the home side).
- Outscored 21-6 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 9–0 | Q1 0:56 | 86% → 54% |