Minnesota Lynx 81, Atlanta Dream 89
WNBA · 2026-08-30 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated Minnesota Lynx 89–81 on 2026-08-30 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:58 swung win probability 100% → 94%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 81 |
| Atlanta Dream | 26 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 8:58 swung win probability 100% → 94%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q2 20-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 47.1% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q4 8:58 | 100% → 94% |