Minnesota Lynx 86, Connecticut Sun 80
WNBA · 2026-07-08 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Connecticut Sun 86–80 on 2026-07-08 in WNBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:53 swung win probability 71% → 6%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Connecticut Sun lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 21 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 86 |
| Connecticut Sun | 20 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:53 swung win probability 71% → 6%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q4 15-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 2:27 (win probability 88% → 37% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-14.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q2 8:54 | 41% → 74% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 12–0 | Q2 2:27 | 88% → 37% |
| Connecticut Sun | 8–0 | Q2 0:04 | 37% → 76% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q4 4:53 | 71% → 6% |