Atlanta Dream 81, Minnesota Lynx 96
WNBA · 2026-05-27 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Atlanta Dream 96–81 on 2026-05-27 in WNBA play, a 15-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:53 swung win probability 96% → 70%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Dream lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 14 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 81 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 23 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:53 swung win probability 96% → 70%.
Why Atlanta Dream lost
- Lost Q1 14-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q3 5:28 (win probability 76% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 11–0 | Q2 8:53 | 96% → 70% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 13–0 | Q3 5:28 | 76% → 100% |