Phoenix Mercury 86, Los Angeles Sparks 82
WNBA · 2026-07-22 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Los Angeles Sparks 86–82 on 2026-07-22 in WNBA play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:27 swung win probability 40% → 70%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 19 | 24 | 17 | 26 | 86 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 18 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:27 swung win probability 40% → 70%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Shot 46.4% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 5:27 | 40% → 70% |