Minnesota Lynx 78, Connecticut Sun 76
WNBA · 2024-09-17 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Connecticut Sun 78–76 on 2024-09-17 in WNBA play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 2:25 swung win probability 2% → 67%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 22 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 78 |
| Connecticut Sun | 22 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 2:25 swung win probability 2% → 67%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Connecticut Sun trailed most of the way - no single collapse, just outplayed.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 9–0 | Q1 1:35 | 42% → 77% |
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q4 2:25 | 2% → 67% |