Chicago Sky 86, Minnesota Lynx 79
WNBA · 2026-05-17 · Winner: Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky defeated Minnesota Lynx 86–79 on 2026-05-17 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:20 swung win probability 62% → 17%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 16 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 86 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 22 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:20 swung win probability 62% → 17%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q2 16-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 8:13 (win probability 80% → 44% for the home side).
- Shot 48.6% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 20-8 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 9–0 | Q2 8:13 | 80% → 44% |
| Chicago Sky | 9–0 | Q3 8:20 | 62% → 17% |
| Chicago Sky | 8–0 | Q4 5:46 | 37% → 1% |