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The Lynx beat the Sun 90–81 in Connecticut on Oct 4, 2024.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  MIN | 23 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 90 |
  CON | 16 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 81 |
Minnesota LynxConnecticut Sun| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 37 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 5-13 | 2-6 |
| Napheesa Collier | 33 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 11-19 | 0-1 |
| Bridget Carleton | 33 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 4-8 | 1-4 |
| Courtney Williams | 32 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7-10 | 0-0 |
| Alanna Smith | 26 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Cecilia Zandalasini | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 90 | 29 | 22 | 35-61 | 5-15 |
| CON | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 40 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5-10 | 0-0 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 36 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-4 |
| Marina Mabrey | 36 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 6-20 | 1-11 |
| DiJonai Carrington | 33 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6-15 | 0-2 |
| Brionna Jones | 30 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 8-13 | 0-1 |
| Veronica Burton | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Tyasha Harris | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 81 | 33 | 21 | 30-73 | 3-20 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 35-61 | 57% | 5-15 33% |
| CON | 30-72 | 42% | 3-19 16% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
MIN offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · CON defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin) · 1 even
CON offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MIN defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 12 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MINCONExpected pace: about 81 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 12 teams, 1st = best.
MINCONCrew chiefJeff Wooten · also working Fatou Cissoko-Stephens, Eric Brewton
Counts per game across his last 40 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
No lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
No games on record before this one.
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | 34.6 | 21.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 |
| Kayla McBride | 31.0 | 12.6 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Bridget Carleton | 30.8 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Courtney Williams | 26.7 | 13.4 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Alanna Smith | 24.0 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Myisha Hines-Allen | 17.6 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 2.2 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 15.1 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 11.8 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 30.9 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 29.8 | 11.4 | 5.6 | 2.1 |
| DiJonai Carrington | 29.8 | 12.4 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
| Brionna Jones | 28.7 | 14.6 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Marina Mabrey | 27.3 | 14.8 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Tyasha Harris | 26.5 | 9.5 | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Veronica Burton | 13.5 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa | 10.6 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.2 |
MIN offenseper gameCON defenseRank among 12 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
MIN offense vs CON defenseCON offense vs MIN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
MINForAgainst54% of MIN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
CONForAgainst53% of CON's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
MIN 8series2 CON| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | MIN 101 | CON 89 | MIN+12 | +12 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MIN 86 | CON 80 | MIN+6 | +6 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | CON 90 | MIN 89 | CON+1 | +1 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | MIN 94 | CON 70 | MIN+24 | +24 |
| Jun 29, 2025 | CON 63 | MIN 102 | MIN+39 | +39 |
| May 23, 2025 | CON 70 | MIN 76 | MIN+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2024 | CON 77 | MIN 88 | MIN+11 | +11 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | MIN 82 | CON 92 | CON+10 | +10 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | MIN 90 | CON 81 | MIN+9 | +9 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | CON 70 | MIN 77 | MIN+7 | +7 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
