Minnesota Lynx 101, Connecticut Sun 89
WNBA · 2026-09-20 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Connecticut Sun 101–89 on 2026-09-20 in WNBA play, a 12-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:34 swung win probability 31% → 6%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 27 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 101 |
| Connecticut Sun | 12 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:34 swung win probability 31% → 6%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 12-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 3:34 (win probability 31% → 6% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-11.
- Outscored 25-12 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 10-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q1 3:34 | 31% → 6% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q3 8:32 | 15% → 1% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q4 6:19 | 8% → 0% |