Minnesota Lynx 64, Washington Mystics 68
WNBA · 2025-06-24 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Minnesota Lynx 68–64 on 2025-06-24 in WNBA play, a 4-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:45 swung win probability 41% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Lynx lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 22 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 64 |
| Washington Mystics | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:45 swung win probability 41% → 84%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 6:45 (win probability 41% → 84% for the home side).
- Shot 40.5% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 11–0 | Q1 4:34 | 59% → 18% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q1 1:28 | 11% → 37% |
| Washington Mystics | 11–0 | Q2 6:45 | 41% → 84% |