Washington Mystics 94, Phoenix Mercury 84
WNBA · 2026-08-25 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Phoenix Mercury 94–84 on 2026-08-25 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:50 swung win probability 80% → 22%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 24 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 94 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 15 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:50 swung win probability 80% → 22%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q1 15-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q1 0:50 (win probability 80% → 22% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 11–0 | Q1 5:26 | 40% → 80% |
| Washington Mystics | 15–0 | Q1 0:50 | 80% → 22% |
| Washington Mystics | 10–0 | Q3 9:05 | 14% → 0% |