New York Liberty 94, Phoenix Mercury 92
WNBA · 2026-08-01 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Phoenix Mercury 94–92 on 2026-08-01 in WNBA play, a 2-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:06 swung win probability 45% → 96%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 26 | 20 | 20 | 28 | 94 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 15 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:06 swung win probability 45% → 96%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q1 15-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-3.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q2 3:57 | 11% → 38% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 12–0 | Q3 4:06 | 45% → 96% |