Minnesota Lynx W vs Los Angeles Sparks W | 96 - 87

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Target Center

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
Minnesota Lynx W	12	25	31	28	96
Los Angeles Sparks W	18	21	28	20	87

Team Statistics

Stat	Minnesota Lynx W	Los Angeles Sparks W
Field Goals	34/68	31/65
3-Pointers	8/25	9/28
Free Throws	20/24	16/19
Rebounds	25	31
Assists	21	22
Steals	13	6
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	12	20

Box Score

Top scorers

McBride Kayla Renae

24 PTS · 1 REB · 1 AST

O. Miles

18 PTS · 4 REB · 5 AST

Natasha Howard

10 PTS · 10 REB · 6 AST

Minnesota Lynx W

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	FT
Natasha HowardS	31:50	10	10	6	5-8	0-0	0-0
McBride Kayla RenaeS	30:42	24	1	1	8-16	2-8	6-7
N. CoffeyS	28:38	8	5	2	3-6	2-4	0-0
O. MilesS	26:16	18	4	5	7-14	1-4	3-4
Totals		60	20	14	23-44	5-16	9-11

Game Recap

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87, earning a nine-point win behind a balanced offensive effort and a strong scoring night from Kayla McBride. Minnesota controlled enough of the key stretches to hold off Los Angeles, using efficient shot-making and timely perimeter production to create separation.

Key Takeaways

→The Minnesota Lynx W have a slight edge with a positive Net Rating of 1
→The Minnesota Lynx W have a stronger record and better home performance, supported by a higher Courtframe Power Index
→The Minnesota Lynx have a significant rest advantage with 4 days off compared to the Los Angeles Sparks, who are on a back-to-back and have played 3 games in the last 7 days
→The Minnesota Lynx have a significant advantage in terms of rest and overall performance metrics, including a higher CourtFrame Power Index and better defensive rating
→The Minnesota Lynx W have a strong home record and are well-rested compared to the Los Angeles Sparks W, who are on a back-to-back and have played more games recently