Minnesota Lynx 85, Chicago Sky 75
WNBA · 2026-05-23 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Chicago Sky 85–75 on 2026-05-23 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:14 swung win probability 28% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Sky lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 24 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 85 |
| Chicago Sky | 22 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:14 swung win probability 28% → 0%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q2 16-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 5:14 (win probability 28% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 35.6% eFG vs a 49.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sky | 10–0 | Q3 1:16 | 0% → 16% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q4 5:14 | 28% → 0% |