Atlanta Dream 99, Phoenix Mercury 89
WNBA · 2026-08-22 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated Phoenix Mercury 99–89 on 2026-08-22 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:59 swung win probability 26% → 4%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 29 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 18 | 17 | 33 | 21 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:59 swung win probability 26% → 4%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q1 18-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 2:59 (win probability 26% → 4% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 8–0 | Q2 2:59 | 26% → 4% |