Dallas Wings 81, Minnesota Lynx 85
WNBA · 2025-05-21 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Dallas Wings 85–81 on 2025-05-21 in WNBA play, a 4-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:46 swung win probability 22% → 66%. 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 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 81 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 21 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:46 swung win probability 22% → 66%.
Why Dallas Wings lost
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 1:46 (win probability 22% → 66% for the home side).
- Outscored 20-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Wings | 10–0 | Q1 6:01 | 59% → 22% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 12–0 | Q1 1:46 | 22% → 66% |