Phoenix Mercury 94, Los Angeles Sparks 87
WNBA · 2026-08-11 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Los Angeles Sparks 94–87 on 2026-08-11 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 1:58 swung win probability 82% → 1%. 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 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 94 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 1:58 swung win probability 82% → 1%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q4 20-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 7:52 (win probability 80% → 29% for the home side).
- Shot 48.0% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 10–0 | Q3 7:52 | 80% → 29% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q4 1:58 | 82% → 1% |