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Los Angeles Sparks

06-18 10:00

83 - 99

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Los Angeles Sparks

Minnesota Lynx

Los Angeles Sparks

Minnesota Lynx

2 points

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Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO83%

71%TO

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Ended83 - 99

10:00

Howard vs. Hamby (Lehr gets the ball)

0-0

9:34

Ogumik missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:31

Howard defended the rebound

0-0

9:17

Howard missed a fadeaway jumper

0-0

9:14

Ogumik defended the rebound

0-0

9:05

Lehr received an assist from Weiler and scored on a drive

2-0

8:50

McBride received an assist from Myers and hit a three-pointer

2-3

8:35

Lehr received an assist from Ogumik and hit a three-pointer

5-3

8:09

Myers missed a jumper

5-3

8:07

Ogumik defended the rebound

5-3

7:54

Weller received an assist from Hamby and hit a pull-up jumper

7-3

7:34

Howard's foot layup was blocked by Hamby

7-3

7:31

Hamby defended the rebound

7-3

7:27

Atkins missed a pull-up jumper

7-3

7:23

Howard defended the rebound

7-3

7:15

Miles scored on a driving layup

7-5

7:02

Hamby received an assist from Lehr and scored on a layup

9-5

7:02

Kofi committed a shooting foul

9-5

7:02

Hamby missed the free throw

9-5

7:01

Kofi defensively rebounded

9-5

6:49

Williams hit a pull-up jumper

9-7

6:32

Hamby received an assist from Lehr and scored on a drive

11-7

6:11

Kofi missed a three-pointer

11-7

6:08

Howard grabbed offensive rebounds

11-7

6:08

Howard made a jump shot, brushing off the rebound

11-9

5:58

Wöhler made a passing error while stepping on the line

11-9

5:46

McBride received an assist from Howard and scored on a layup

11-11

5:25

Ogumik missed a three-pointer

11-11

5:23

Howard defended the rebound

11-11

5:07

Howard missed a layup

11-11

5:05

Howard grabbed offensive rebounds

11-11

5:04

Howard hit a two-pointer

11-13

4:41

Weller missed a pull-up jumper

11-13

4:39

Miles defensively rebounded

11-13

4:35

Miles made a passing error on the line

11-13

4:35

Official pause

11-13

4:25

Willer's foot's driving layup was blocked by Howard

11-13

4:23

Weiler grabbed offensive rebounds

11-13

4:21

Atkins missed a three-pointer

11-13

4:19

McBride defended the rebound

11-13

4:10

McBride missed a jumper

11-13

4:08

Hamby defended the rebound

11-13

4:03

Lehr scored on a two-point layup

13-13

3:48

Hamby kicked the ball for a violation

13-13

3:48

Sparks made a substitution, with Gray coming on to replace Atkins

13-13

3:48

Spark made substitutions, with Martin coming on to replace Ogumik

13-13

3:39

Miles received an assist from Williams and hit a three-pointer

13-16

3:21

Lehr lost the ball and made a mistake, which McBride intercepted

13-16

3:16

Miles received an assist from Williams and hit a two-pointer

13-18

2:56

Hamby received an assist from Weller and hit a two-point shot

15-18

2:39

Koffee committed an offensive foul

15-18

2:39

Koffee committed an offensive foul and turnover

15-18

2:39

Bobcats made substitutions, with DeLier coming on to replace Miles

15-18

2:25

Lehr missed a layup on a drive

15-18

2:25

Hamby grabbed offensive rebounds

15-18

2:25

Howard committed a shooting foul

15-18

2:25

Hamby received two free throws, with the first one making the first attempt

16-18

2:25

Hamby missed his second free throw

16-18

2:21

Kofi defensively rebounded

16-18

2:16

McBride pulled up and missed a long-range jumper

16-18

2:12

Hamby defended the rebound

16-18

1:58

Lehr received an assist from Gray and hit a three-pointer

19-18

1:43

McBride missed a layup on a drive

19-18

1:41

Hamby defended the rebound

19-18

1:38

Spark substitution: Park Ji-hyun came on to replace Hamby

19-18

1:38

Spark made substitutions, Ogumik came on to replace Wöhler

19-18

1:38

Bobcats made substitutions, Caldwell came on to replace Kofi

19-18

1:38

Bobcats made substitutions, with Kosu coming on to replace McBride

19-18

1:32

Delier committed a personal foul

19-18

1:32

Spark made substitutions, with Atkins coming on to replace Lehr

19-18

1:28

Park Ji-hyun missed a two-point shot

19-18

1:26

Williams defended the rebound

19-18

1:19

Williams hit a pull-up jumper

19-20

1:01

Martin missed a drifting shot

19-20

59.4

Howard defended the rebound

19-20

58.0

Howard lost the ball and made a turnover, which Atkins intercepted

19-20

55.1

Atkins missed a three-pointer

19-20

50.8

Kosu defensively rebounded

19-20

37.7

Atkins committed a personal foul

19-20

31.4

Howard missed a layup

19-20

28.5

Martin defends the rebound

19-20

22.6

Ogumik made a walking error

19-20

6.0

Williams hit a three-pointer

19-23

1.2

Atkins missed a three-pointer

19-23

0.6

Spark grabbed the offensive rebound

19-23

0.0

End of the first quarter

19-23

Match Info

The Los Angeles Sparks entered their June 18 matchup against the Minnesota Lynx looking to build momentum at home, but the visiting Lynx delivered a commanding performance at Crypto.com Arena, securing a 99–83 victory that showcased their depth and defensive tenacity.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Minnesota controlled the tempo, using crisp ball movement and aggressive transition play to build an early lead. The Sparks fought back in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to single digits at halftime, but the Lynx responded with a dominant third quarter that put the game out of reach. Los Angeles never recovered, dropping their second straight home game.

Key Moments

First-quarter explosion: Minnesota opened with a 28–18 run, shooting 58% from the field and forcing three Sparks turnovers.
Third-quarter surge: The Lynx outscored Los Angeles 30–20 in the period, with Napheesa Collier scoring 12 of her game-high 27 points.
Late rally falls short: The Sparks cut the lead to 12 with five minutes left, but Minnesota answered with back-to-back triples to restore order.

Standout Performers

For the Lynx, Collier was unstoppable, finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Kayla McBride added 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting, while Dorka Juhász contributed a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards. On the Sparks side, Nneka Ogwumike led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, and rookie guard Zia Cooke added 16 points off the bench. However, Los Angeles struggled from deep, hitting only 5 of 18 three-point attempts.

Tactical Story

Minnesota’s pick-and-roll defense stifled the Sparks’ half-court offense, forcing Los Angeles into contested mid-range jumpers. Offensively, the Lynx exploited mismatches in the post and punished double-teams with quick passes to open shooters. The Sparks’ lack of rim protection was evident, as Minnesota scored 48 points in the paint.

Season Impact

The win improved the Lynx to 9–4 on the season, keeping them near the top of the WNBA standings. The Sparks fell to 6–7, now two games below .500 and facing an uphill battle to secure a playoff spot. This matchup also marked a key head-to-head tiebreaker, as the two teams are likely to contend for positioning in the competitive Western Conference. Minnesota now holds a 2–0 season series lead.