Minnesota Lynx 91, Seattle Storm 87
WNBA · 2025-08-05 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Seattle Storm 91–87 on 2025-08-05 in WNBA play, a 4-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:07 swung win probability 53% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Seattle Storm lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 20 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 91 |
| Seattle Storm | 19 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:07 swung win probability 53% → 0%.
Why Seattle Storm lost
- Lost Q3 21-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 2:07 (win probability 53% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 18-10 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-3.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q3 6:43 | 77% → 33% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q4 2:07 | 53% → 0% |