Washington Mystics W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 95:75, NBA W
NBA W
Sunday, August 9, 2026 • Entertainment and Sports Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics W | 21 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 95 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 20 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 75 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Washington Mystics W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 36/72 | 29/69 |
| 3-Pointers | 11/29 | 11/29 |
| Free Throws | 12/19 | 6/8 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 33 |
| Assists | 24 | 22 |
| Steals | 11 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 16 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Washington Mystics W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. CitronS | 27:18 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 7-9 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| S. AustinS | 25:47 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 8-16 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| M. OnyenwereS | 25:27 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 5-8 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| K. IriafenS | 23:47 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 5-12 | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| G. AmooreS | 20:34 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0-4 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| C. McMahon | 19:50 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-3 | 5-7 |
| L. Betts | 17:47 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Alicia Florez | 14:45 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| C. Prosper | 12:06 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 3-4 |
| A. Dugalic | 09:04 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| L. Olsen | 03:35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 95 | 40 | 24 | 36-72 | 11-29 | 12-19 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. ThomasS | 30:52 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5-15 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| K. CopperS | 29:46 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 4-13 | 2-4 | 5-5 |
| N. MackS | 22:35 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| D. BonnerS | 19:03 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| K. PlumS | 14:12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Noemie Brochant | 20:57 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 5-7 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Kyara Linskens | 17:25 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| A. Held | 15:56 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 14:21 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 08:57 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| M. Suarez Rodriguez | 05:56 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 75 | 33 | 22 | 29-69 | 11-29 | 6-8 |
Game Recap
The Washington Mystics delivered a decisive 95-75 win over the Phoenix Mercury, controlling the game with efficient offense and balanced scoring. Washington won by 20 points behind a strong shooting performance and consistent execution, finishing with 24 assists and a clear edge on the glass.
Key Takeaways
- →Phoenix Mercury W has a superior True Shooting % (68
- →The Washington Mystics have a slight edge at home with a better home record and scoring average compared to the Mercury's road performance
- →Both teams are on a back-to-back, which typically reduces performance
- →Both teams are on a back-to-back, but with no significant injuries, the Mystics' slightly better home performance and higher Courtframe Power Index give them a slight edge
- →Washington Mystics W have a slight edge playing at home with a better home record and scoring average