Minnesota Lynx 81, Chicago Sky 87
WNBA · 2025-07-12 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Minnesota Lynx 87–81 on 2025-07-12 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:21 swung win probability 62% → 88%. 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 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 81 |
| Chicago Sky | 29 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:21 swung win probability 62% → 88%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q2 21-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 1:21 (win probability 62% → 88% for the home side).
- Shot 46.1% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-7.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q1 1:21 | 62% → 88% |