Minnesota Lynx 94, Washington Mystics 84
WNBA · 2026-08-21 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Washington Mystics 94–84 on 2026-08-21 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 7:59 swung win probability 7% → 63%. 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 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 94 |
| Washington Mystics | 26 | 16 | 25 | 17 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 7:59 swung win probability 7% → 63%.
Why Washington Mystics lost
- Lost Q2 16-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 7:58 (win probability 76% → 40% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-6.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q1 7:58 | 76% → 40% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q1 0:14 | 26% → 62% |
| Washington Mystics | 9–0 | Q4 7:59 | 7% → 63% |