Dallas Wings 71, Minnesota Lynx 96
WNBA · 2025-09-01 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Dallas Wings 96–71 on 2025-09-01 in WNBA play, a 25-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 2:18 swung win probability 57% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Wings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Wings | 21 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 71 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 2:18 swung win probability 57% → 91%.
Why Dallas Wings lost
- Lost Q4 12-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 2:18 (win probability 57% → 91% for the home side).
- Shot 41.0% eFG vs a 46.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q2 2:18 | 57% → 91% |