Minnesota Lynx 86, Seattle Storm 76
WNBA · 2026-07-22 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Seattle Storm 86–76 on 2026-07-22 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:03 swung win probability 34% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Seattle Storm lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 18 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 86 |
| Seattle Storm | 22 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 76 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:03 swung win probability 34% → 0%.
Why Seattle Storm lost
- Lost Q3 15-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 0:03 (win probability 34% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 43.9% eFG vs a 48.4% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-11.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q4 0:03 | 34% → 0% |