Connecticut Sun 77, Minnesota Lynx 88
WNBA · 2024-10-08 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Connecticut Sun 88–77 on 2024-10-08 in WNBA play, a 11-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:39 swung win probability 39% → 77%. 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 | 16 | 14 | 29 | 77 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 31 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 4:39 swung win probability 39% → 77%.
Why Connecticut Sun lost
- Lost Q1 18-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 2:21 (win probability 97% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q1 4:39 | 39% → 77% |
| Connecticut Sun | 9–0 | Q3 7:37 | 100% → 97% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 12–0 | Q3 2:21 | 97% → 100% |