Indiana Fever 66, Minnesota Lynx 86
WNBA · 2026-09-24 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Indiana Fever 86–66 on 2026-09-24 in WNBA play, a 20-point result. A 18-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:11 swung win probability 70% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Fever lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Fever | 13 | 19 | 9 | 25 | 66 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 32 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:11 swung win probability 70% → 99%.
Why Indiana Fever lost
- Lost Q1 13-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at Q1 2:11 (win probability 70% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 37.7% eFG vs a 56.2% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 18–0 | Q1 2:11 | 70% → 99% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 13–0 | Q3 8:06 | 100% → 100% |
| Indiana Fever | 11–0 | Q4 6:26 | 100% → 100% |