Minnesota Lynx 79, Chicago Sky 58
WNBA · 2026-05-29 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Chicago Sky 79–58 on 2026-05-29 in WNBA play, a 21-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 7:36 swung win probability 40% → 2%. 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 | 19 | 14 | 31 | 15 | 79 |
| Chicago Sky | 12 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 58 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 7:36 swung win probability 40% → 2%.
Why Chicago Sky lost
- Lost Q3 16-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 7:36 (win probability 40% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 32.1% eFG vs a 49.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q1 0:37 | 58% → 25% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 12–0 | Q3 7:36 | 40% → 2% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q3 0:33 | 5% → 0% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q4 1:08 | 0% → 0% |