Dallas Wings 86, Phoenix Mercury 87
WNBA · 2026-09-21 · Winner: Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury defeated Dallas Wings 87–86 on 2026-09-21 in WNBA play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:33 swung win probability 44% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Wings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Wings | 26 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 86 |
| Phoenix Mercury | 19 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 4:33 swung win probability 44% → 8%.
Why Dallas Wings lost
- Lost Q4 18-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 9:45 (win probability 2% → 20% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 9-5.
- Outscored 26-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Wings | 8–0 | Q3 4:33 | 44% → 8% |
| Phoenix Mercury | 8–0 | Q4 9:45 | 2% → 20% |