Chicago Sky 77, Phoenix Mercury 66
WNBA · 2026-07-07 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Phoenix Mercury 77–66 on 2026-07-07 in WNBA play, a 11-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:21 swung win probability 66% → 34%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 24 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 77 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 15 | 16 | 13 | 22 | 66 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:21 swung win probability 66% → 34%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q1 15-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 4:21 (win probability 66% → 34% for the home side).
- Shot 43.5% eFG vs a 50.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q1 4:21 | 66% → 34% |