Minnesota Lynx 71, New York Liberty 87
WNBA · 2026-09-29 · Winner: New York Liberty
New York Liberty defeated Minnesota Lynx 87–71 on 2026-09-29 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:10 swung win probability 100% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 21 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 71 |
| New York Liberty | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:10 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q2 16-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 6:10 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Liberty | 8–0 | Q4 6:10 | 100% → 100% |