Toronto Tempo 72, Minnesota Lynx 100
WNBA · 2026-05-21 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Toronto Tempo 100–72 on 2026-05-21 in WNBA play, a 28-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:09 swung win probability 74% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Toronto Tempo lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Tempo | 14 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 72 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 100 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:09 swung win probability 74% → 94%.
Why Toronto Tempo lost
- Lost Q1 14-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 3:09 (win probability 74% → 94% for the home side).
- Shot 42.3% eFG vs a 50.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q1 3:09 | 74% → 94% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q3 0:36 | 100% → 100% |