Minnesota Lynx 94, Connecticut Sun 70
WNBA · 2025-08-30 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Connecticut Sun 94–70 on 2025-08-30 in WNBA play, a 24-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:41 swung win probability 49% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 21 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 94 |
| Connecticut Sun | 19 | 10 | 25 | 16 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:41 swung win probability 49% → 14%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q4 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 6:41 (win probability 49% → 14% for the home side).
- Shot 39.9% eFG vs a 45.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q1 4:07 | 70% → 38% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q2 6:41 | 49% → 14% |