Minnesota Lynx Defeat Dallas Wings 85-77 in WNBA Clash
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · College Park Center
Minnesota Lynx 85, Dallas Wings 77, final. Our WNBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings?
Minnesota Lynx beat Dallas Wings 85-77 at College Park Center on June 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings?
Minnesota Lynx were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
The Minnesota Lynx extended their dominance over the Dallas Wings with an 85-77 victory at the College Park Center, marking their sixth consecutive win against the Wings in head-to-head matchups. The Lynx now hold a commanding 4-0 series lead this season, having previously defeated Dallas 100-76 just weeks prior on June 10.
Minnesota entered the game with a strong away record of 15-4, while Dallas had a home record of 11-8. The Lynx's recent form has been impressive, with an 8-2 record in their last ten games, averaging 92.7 points scored while allowing only 79.7 points. They came into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, having narrowly defeated the Washington Mystics 78-76 in their last outing.
In contrast, the Wings were struggling, having lost their last game against the Las Vegas Aces 99-84, which contributed to a 6-4 record over their last ten games. Despite their recent struggles, Dallas had shown offensive potential, averaging 89.2 points scored per game, although they also allowed an average of 86.4 points against.
The game featured a notable injury report, with Dallas missing key players Azzi Fudd due to a knee injury and Costanza Verona for personal reasons. Minnesota also faced challenges, with Elena Buenavida, Antonia Delaere, and Dorka Juhasz all sidelined for various reasons not related to injury.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Minnesota favored by 3.5 points with a total set at 178.5. The odds reflected the Lynx's strong performance throughout the season and their recent success against the Wings.
Conditions for the game were typical for a summer evening, with both teams needing to adapt to the indoor environment of the College Park Center. As the game progressed, viewers could watch for standout performances, particularly from Minnesota's Natasha Howard, who played a crucial role in the fourth quarter, scoring critical baskets to maintain the lead.
The scoring plays in the final quarter included free throws from Maddy Siegrist and Olivia Miles, as well as a pivotal layup from Natasha Howard that pushed the Lynx's lead to 85-74. Dallas attempted to mount a comeback with a jump shot from Azzi Fudd, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
In conclusion, the Minnesota Lynx's victory solidified their position as a formidable opponent in the WNBA, while the Dallas Wings will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they look ahead to their next matches.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIN -3.5 | 178.5 o -112 / u -108 | Minnesota Lynx -162 · Dallas Wings +136 |
Injury report
- Azzi FuddOutKneeDallas Wings
- Costanza VeronaOutPersonalDallas Wings
- Elena BuenavidaOutCoach's DecisionMinnesota Lynx
- Antonia DelaereOutNot Injury RelatedMinnesota Lynx
- Dorka JuhaszOutNot Injury RelatedMinnesota Lynx
Leaders
- PointsPaige Bueckers25Dallas Wings
- AssistsPaige Bueckers4Dallas Wings
- ReboundsJessica Shepard16Dallas Wings
- PointsNatasha Howard21Minnesota Lynx
- AssistsOlivia Miles8Minnesota Lynx
- ReboundsNatasha Howard14Minnesota Lynx
Recent form
Dallas Wings
Last 10: 6-4Streak L189.2 scored · 86.4 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L84-99at Las Vegas AcesJun 26
- W112-110at Seattle StormJun 23
- W93-92vs Chicago SkyJun 21
- L80-91at Golden State ValkyriesJun 18
- W96-66vs Las Vegas AcesJun 16
- L83-84at Portland FireJun 14
- W85-70vs Phoenix MercuryJun 12
- L76-100at Minnesota LynxJun 10
- W104-96at Los Angeles SparksJun 6
- W79-56vs Seattle StormJun 2
Minnesota Lynx
Last 10: 8-2Streak W192.7 scored · 79.7 allowed per game4-1 away
- W78-76at Washington MysticsJun 24
- L79-84vs Washington MysticsJun 21
- W81-75at Golden State ValkyriesJun 20
- W99-83at Los Angeles SparksJun 18
- W107-74vs Portland FireJun 16
- L97-100at Las Vegas AcesJun 14
- W100-76vs Dallas WingsJun 10
- W88-68vs Seattle StormJun 6
- W87-84vs Golden State ValkyriesJun 5
- W111-77at Phoenix MercuryJun 2
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | - | 9 | L2 | .775 | 31 |
| Golden State | 2 | 11 | W4 | .725 | 29 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 13 | W3 | .675 | 27 |
| Dallas | 7 | 16 | W4 | .600 | 24 |
| Portland | 15 | 24 | L1 | .400 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 25 | W2 | .375 | 15 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 26 | W1 | .350 | 14 |
| Seattle | 23 | 32 | L1 | .200 | 8 |
Box score
| Stat | Minnesota Lynx | Dallas Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-72 | 28-74 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 9-23 | 7-23 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 30 |
| Free throws | 14-17 | 14-15 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 93 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 27 |
| Assists | 19 | 13 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 28 |
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 23 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 98 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter55-35Olivia Miles makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter56-35Nia Coffey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter58-35Olivia Miles makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter58-37Azzi Fudd makes 19-foot running pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter58-40Azzi Fudd makes 27-foot three point jumper (Paige Bueckers assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-40Courtney Williams makes 14-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter60-43Azzi Fudd makes 25-foot three point jumper (Paige Bueckers assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-46Paige Bueckers makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot (Maddy Siegrist assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-48Maddy Siegrist makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter60-50Paige Bueckers makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter62-50Olivia Miles makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter62-51Aziaha James makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter62-52Aziaha James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter62-54Azzi Fudd makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter64-54Olivia Miles makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter64-55Azzi Fudd makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter66-54Nia Coffey makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter67-55Olivia Miles makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter68-55Olivia Miles makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter68-57Paige Bueckers makes 14-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter68-58Paige Bueckers makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter68-60Paige Bueckers makes 4-foot layup (Jessica Shepard assists)
- 4th Quarter70-60Kayla McBride makes driving layup (Courtney Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter71-60Kayla McBride makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter71-62Maddy Siegrist makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Paige Bueckers assists)
- 4th Quarter73-62Kayla McBride makes layup (Natasha Howard assists)
- 4th Quarter73-64Sug Sutton makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter73-67Azzi Fudd makes 26-foot running jump shot (Sug Sutton assists)
- 4th Quarter73-69Paige Bueckers makes 4-foot layup (Maddy Siegrist assists)
- 4th Quarter75-69Natasha Howard makes 3-foot layup (Courtney Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter77-69Natasha Howard makes 5-foot layup (Olivia Miles assists)
- 4th Quarter79-69Natasha Howard makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter79-70Maddy Siegrist makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter79-71Maddy Siegrist makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-71Natasha Howard makes layup
- 4th Quarter81-74Paige Bueckers makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter82-74Olivia Miles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-74Olivia Miles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-74Natasha Howard makes 4-foot layup (Olivia Miles assists)
- 4th Quarter85-77Azzi Fudd makes 26-foot running jump shot (Jessica Shepard assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Dallas Wings, below favours Minnesota Lynx.
Venue
- College Park CenterArlington, TX
- Attendance6251
- OfficialsAmy Bonner, Angelica Suffren, Ashley Gloss
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