Minnesota Lynx 81, Dallas Wings 65
WNBA · 2025-06-08 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Dallas Wings 81–65 on 2025-06-08 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:09 swung win probability 59% → 28%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 24 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 81 |
| Dallas Wings | 14 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:09 swung win probability 59% → 28%.
Why Dallas Wings lost
- Lost Q4 9-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 5:09 (win probability 59% → 28% for the home side).
- Shot 35.4% eFG vs a 46.9% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q1 5:09 | 59% → 28% |
| Dallas Wings | 10–0 | Q2 1:10 | 3% → 22% |
| Dallas Wings | 9–0 | Q3 1:54 | 2% → 22% |