Minnesota Lynx 95, Indiana Fever 90
WNBA · 2025-08-22 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Indiana Fever 95–90 on 2025-08-22 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:01 swung win probability 56% → 10%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Fever lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 22 | 28 | 32 | 13 | 95 |
| Indiana Fever | 27 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:01 swung win probability 56% → 10%.
Why Indiana Fever lost
- Lost Q3 17-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 5:01 (win probability 56% → 10% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 9-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Fever | 9–0 | Q2 8:35 | 70% → 94% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q3 5:01 | 56% → 10% |
| Indiana Fever | 8–0 | Q4 2:02 | 0% → 2% |