Connecticut Sun 73, Minnesota Lynx 70
WNBA · 2024-09-29 · Winner: Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun defeated Minnesota Lynx 73–70 on 2024-09-29 in WNBA play, a 3-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:40 swung win probability 20% → 82%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 23 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 73 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 16 | 22 | 24 | 8 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q2 3:40 swung win probability 20% → 82%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q4 8-16 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 1:05 (win probability 82% → 36% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 9–0 | Q1 0:59 | 59% → 22% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 15–0 | Q2 3:40 | 20% → 82% |
| Connecticut Sun | 10–0 | Q2 1:05 | 82% → 36% |