New York Liberty 93, Minnesota Lynx 81
WNBA · 2026-09-18 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Minnesota Lynx 93–81 on 2026-09-18 in WNBA play, a 12-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:50 swung win probability 36% → 77%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 19 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 93 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 20 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:50 swung win probability 36% → 77%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q4 19-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 43.2% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 11–0 | Q1 6:50 | 36% → 77% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q2 9:43 | 42% → 74% |