Toronto Tempo vs Minnesota Lynx Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 21, 2026
Final · WNBA · Tip-off 8:00 PM ET at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Final Total: 172
under — the Toronto Tempo and Minnesota Lynx combined for 172, under the 172.5 total.
Game Recap
Kia Nurse carried Toronto's offensive load with 23 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Minnesota's balanced attack in a low-scoring affair that landed just shy of the market total. The Lynx claimed a 100–72 victory, producing a combined 172 points—a half-point under the 172.5 closing line. DAGGER's pregame lean to the under cashed, and the live call also connected.
The game's arc told the story of two halves pulling in opposite directions. Minnesota and Toronto combined for 85 points through two quarters, with the first quarter producing 41 combined and the second 44. The pace quickened dramatically in the fourth, when the teams combined for 48 points—the game's highest-scoring quarter—but by then the Lynx had already built separation. Minnesota's third quarter (23 combined points) proved decisive; the home team's 23 points in that frame outpaced Toronto's 16 and extended the lead. Maya Caldwell (16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists), Courtney Williams (15 points, 8 rebounds), and Olivia Miles (14 points, 5 assists) distributed Minnesota's scoring across the roster, while Kiki Rice added 11 points and 6 rebounds for Toronto. Minnesota's defense held Toronto to a season-low total, consistent with the Lynx's recent form (81.5 points allowed per game over their last ten). The under's narrow margin—just 0.5 points—underscored how close the market had priced this matchup.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 72 | |
| 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 100 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Kia Nurse | G | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
| #1 | Kiki Rice | G | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| #31 | Nikolina Milic | C | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| #3 | Maya Caldwell | G | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| #10 | Courtney Williams | G | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| #5 | Olivia Miles | G | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Over/Under Line Movement
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 84.9 | 83.1 | |
| 81.7 | 81.5 | |
| Scored sum | 166.6 | vs 172.5(-5.9) |
| Allowed sum | 164.6 | vs 172.5(-7.9) |
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 66 | 73 | 139 | 159.5 | |
| Averages | 66.0 | 73.0 | 139.0 | 159.5 | |