Washington Mystics 84, Minnesota Lynx 79
WNBA · 2026-06-21 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Minnesota Lynx 84–79 on 2026-06-21 in WNBA play, a 5-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:06 swung win probability 99% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Lynx lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 22 | 13 | 21 | 28 | 84 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:06 swung win probability 99% → 0%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q4 19-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 0:06 (win probability 99% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 46.5% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 21-13 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q2 1:22 | 57% → 93% |
| Washington Mystics | 12–0 | Q4 0:06 | 99% → 0% |