Connecticut Sun 63, Phoenix Mercury 72
WNBA · 2026-07-19 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Connecticut Sun 72–63 on 2026-07-19 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:17 swung win probability 50% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 12 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 63 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 18 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:17 swung win probability 50% → 81%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 12-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 0:17 (win probability 50% → 81% for the home side).
- Shot 41.4% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 21-14.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q1 0:17 | 50% → 81% |