Washington Mystics W vs Los Angeles Sparks W — 80:70, NBA W
NBA W
Saturday, August 15, 2026 • Entertainment and Sports Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics W | 24 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 80 |
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 21 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 70 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Washington Mystics W | Los Angeles Sparks W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 34/72 | 24/61 |
| 3-Pointers | 4/21 | 9/26 |
| Free Throws | 8/12 | 13/16 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 27 |
| Assists | 23 | 20 |
| Steals | 10 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 14 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Washington Mystics W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. CitronS | 34:11 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 8-14 | 4-5 | 1-1 |
| S. AustinS | 31:13 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 7-13 | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| K. IriafenS | 27:20 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 9-12 | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| M. OnyenwereS | 15:24 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| G. AmooreS | 11:02 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| C. McMahon | 22:23 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3-9 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| L. Betts | 21:27 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| B. Laney | 16:02 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| C. Prosper | 12:38 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Alicia Florez | 08:20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 80 | 43 | 23 | 34-72 | 4-21 | 8-12 |
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. BurrellS | 34:06 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 6-12 | 3-5 | 5-5 |
| D. HambyS | 32:42 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 4-12 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| N. OgwumikeS | 29:45 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 6-12 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| A. AtkinsS | 29:42 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0-7 | 0-7 | 1-2 |
| Erica WheelerS | 23:20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| T. Morgan | 16:40 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| E. Cannon | 11:17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 09:25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| C. Gray | 06:48 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| A. Pili | 06:16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 70 | 27 | 20 | 24-61 | 9-26 | 13-16 |
Game Recap
The Washington Mystics defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 80-70, using balanced scoring and a strong interior presence to secure a 10-point win. Washington controlled key stretches of the game with efficient shot-making and consistent ball movement, finishing with 23 assists and a clear rebounding advantage.
Key Takeaways
- →The Washington Mystics have a slight edge in Net Rating differential and a higher Courtframe Power Index, indicating better overall performance
- →The Washington Mystics W have a stronger home performance record and a better Courtframe Power Index compared to the Los Angeles Sparks W
- →Both teams are on a back-to-back, which typically reduces performance, but Washington has a slight edge playing at home where they have a better record
- →Both teams are evenly matched in terms of record and recent performance, but the Washington Mystics have a slight edge playing at home where they average 83
- →The Washington Mystics have a strong home performance record and a higher Courtframe Power Index than the Sparks