Minnesota Lynx 83, New York Liberty 71
WNBA · 2025-08-10 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated New York Liberty 83–71 on 2025-08-10 in WNBA play, a 12-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:47 swung win probability 79% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Liberty lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 25 | 11 | 30 | 17 | 83 |
| New York Liberty | 24 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q3 0:47 swung win probability 79% → 3%.
Why New York Liberty lost
- Lost Q3 19-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 0:47 (win probability 79% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 48.5% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-11.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q3 8:12 | 57% → 91% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 14–0 | Q3 0:47 | 79% → 3% |