Connecticut Sun 70, Minnesota Lynx 76
WNBA · 2025-05-23 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Connecticut Sun 76–70 on 2025-05-23 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:05 swung win probability 0% → 97%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 19 | 26 | 11 | 14 | 70 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 15 | 20 | 14 | 27 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:05 swung win probability 0% → 97%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q4 14-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q4 1:05 (win probability 0% → 97% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 23-15.
- Outscored 19-6 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 18–0 | Q4 1:05 | 0% → 97% |