Atlanta Dream 91, Minnesota Lynx 90
WNBA · 2026-05-09 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated Minnesota Lynx 91–90 on 2026-05-09 in WNBA play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:51 swung win probability 94% → 62%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Lynx lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 12 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 91 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 24 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 90 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:51 swung win probability 94% → 62%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q4 19-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 2:51 (win probability 94% → 62% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-7.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q1 3:33 | 70% → 91% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q2 0:58 | 92% → 100% |
| Atlanta Dream | 8–0 | Q3 2:51 | 94% → 62% |