Phoenix Mercury 82, Dallas Wings 87
WNBA · 2026-09-19 · Winner: Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings defeated Phoenix Mercury 87–82 on 2026-09-19 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:34 swung win probability 56% → 95%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 24 | 25 | 15 | 18 | 82 |
| Dallas Wings | 19 | 37 | 12 | 19 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:34 swung win probability 56% → 95%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q2 25-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 7:44 (win probability 62% → 93% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Wings | 8–0 | Q3 7:44 | 62% → 93% |
| Dallas Wings | 8–0 | Q3 0:34 | 56% → 95% |