Washington Mystics 76, Las Vegas Aces 83
WNBA · 2026-08-13 · Winner: Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces defeated Washington Mystics 83–76 on 2026-08-13 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:07 swung win probability 86% → 42%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 16 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 76 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 25 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:07 swung win probability 86% → 42%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q1 16-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 4:18 (win probability 64% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
- Outscored 25-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 8–0 | Q1 5:22 | 73% → 93% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q2 6:02 | 88% → 62% |
| Las Vegas Aces | 8–0 | Q3 8:50 | 67% → 94% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q3 6:25 | 94% → 62% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q3 3:07 | 86% → 42% |
| Las Vegas Aces | 9–0 | Q4 4:18 | 64% → 100% |