Los Angeles Sparks W vs Minnesota Lynx W — 83:99, NBA W
NBA W
Thursday, June 18, 2026 • Crypto.com Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 83 |
| Minnesota Lynx W | 23 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 99 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Los Angeles Sparks W | Minnesota Lynx W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 25/60 | 40/72 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/26 | 9/21 |
| Free Throws | 26/32 | 10/14 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 34 |
| Assists | 20 | 21 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 20 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. OgwumikeS | 29:48 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3-9 | 0-4 | 4-4 |
| A. AtkinsS | 29:35 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1-7 | 0-3 | 2-2 |
| R. BurrellS | 26:23 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 6-10 | 2-4 | 5-6 |
| D. HambyS | 25:26 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 5-6 | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Erica WheelerS | 24:32 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2-10 | 0-4 | 2-2 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 22:02 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| C. Gray | 13:21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| T. Latson | 12:12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 6-9 |
| K. Martin | 06:47 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| S. Feagin | 05:54 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| E. Cannon | 04:00 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 83 | 26 | 20 | 25-60 | 7-26 | 26-32 |
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha HowardS | 29:10 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 6-13 | 0-0 | 3-5 |
| N. CoffeyS | 28:31 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| O. MilesS | 26:02 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 12-15 | 2-3 | 5-6 |
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 24:36 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 6-12 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 67 | 23 | 8 | 27-46 | 5-11 | 8-11 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83, pulling away for a 16-point win behind a highly efficient offensive performance. Minnesota controlled the game with strong shot-making and balanced support around its leading scorer, finishing with the better overall rhythm and execution on both ends of the floor.
Key Takeaways
- →The Minnesota Lynx have a significant advantage in Net Rating (+14
- →The Minnesota Lynx are heavily favored with a 76
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a significant advantage with a strong 11-3 record and a high net rating of 14
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a significant advantage with a superior record, higher offensive and defensive ratings, and a strong road performance
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a significant advantage with a strong 11-3 record and superior offensive and defensive ratings compared to the Los Angeles Sparks W