Washington Mystics 76, Minnesota Lynx 80
WNBA · 2025-08-08 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Washington Mystics 80–76 on 2025-08-08 in WNBA play, a 4-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 22 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 76 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 15 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 80 |
Win probability
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q2 13-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-14.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.