Phoenix Mercury 88, Minnesota Lynx 101
WNBA · 2024-09-25 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Phoenix Mercury 101–88 on 2024-09-25 in WNBA play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:24 swung win probability 49% → 84%. 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 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 88 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 21 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:24 swung win probability 49% → 84%.
Why Phoenix Mercury lost
- Lost Q3 17-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 6:24 (win probability 49% → 84% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury | 9–0 | Q1 6:09 | 63% → 28% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q2 6:24 | 49% → 84% |