Minnesota Lynx 78, Washington Mystics 76
WNBA · 2026-06-24 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Washington Mystics 78–76 on 2026-06-24 in WNBA play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:20 swung win probability 98% → 23%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Mystics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 19 | 21 | 10 | 28 | 78 |
| Washington Mystics | 24 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 2:20 swung win probability 98% → 23%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q4 18-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 2:20 (win probability 98% → 23% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-13.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q1 0:43 | 46% → 77% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q4 2:20 | 98% → 23% |