Connecticut Sun 59, Seattle Storm 77
WNBA · 2026-05-22 · Winner: Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm defeated Connecticut Sun 77–59 on 2026-05-22 in WNBA play, a 18-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:57 swung win probability 62% → 98%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 21 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 59 |
| Seattle Storm | 19 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 77 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:57 swung win probability 62% → 98%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q2 7-18 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 8:57 (win probability 62% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 40.3% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | 12–0 | Q3 8:57 | 62% → 98% |
| Connecticut Sun | 9–0 | Q4 9:36 | 100% → 93% |
| Seattle Storm | 11–0 | Q4 4:39 | 99% → 100% |