Connecticut Sun 71, Dallas Wings 97
WNBA · 2026-08-30 · Winner: Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings defeated Connecticut Sun 97–71 on 2026-08-30 in WNBA play, a 26-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:18 swung win probability 89% → 99%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 18 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 71 |
| Dallas Wings | 32 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:18 swung win probability 89% → 99%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 18-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 4:07 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 37.7% eFG vs a 46.8% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Wings | 8–0 | Q3 9:18 | 89% → 99% |
| Dallas Wings | 8–0 | Q3 1:11 | 100% → 100% |
| Dallas Wings | 11–0 | Q4 4:07 | 100% → 100% |