Connecticut Sun 96, Phoenix Mercury 83
WNBA · 2026-07-17 · Winner: Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun defeated Phoenix Mercury 96–83 on 2026-07-17 in WNBA play, a 13-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:10 swung win probability 23% → 2%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 26 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 96 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 21 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:10 swung win probability 23% → 2%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q2 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 4:10 (win probability 23% → 2% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 11–0 | Q2 4:10 | 23% → 2% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q3 8:25 | 2% → 13% |