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Minnesota Lynx

07-16 01:00

96 - 87

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84%TO

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Ended96 - 87

10:00

Hamby vs. Howard (Williams gets the ball)

0-0

9:50

Myers missed a step-back three-pointer

0-0

9:48

Howard grabbed offensive rebounds

0-0

9:46

McBride missed a jumper

0-0

9:45

Ogumik defended the rebound

0-0

9:24

Ogumik received an assist from Weler and hit a pull-up jumper

0-2

9:10

Howard made a return error

0-2

8:54

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

0-2

8:49

Williams received an assist from Kofi and hit a pull-up long-range jumper

2-2

8:37

Hamby made a passing error, and the ball was intercepted by Miles

2-2

8:32

Myers missed a three-pointer

2-2

8:28

Lehr defensively rebounded

2-2

8:21

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

2-5

8:12

Miles scored on a driving layup

4-5

7:59

Lehr's foot's driving layup was blocked by Kofi

4-5

7:58

Spark grabbed the offensive rebound

4-5

7:47

Atkins missed a three-pointer

4-5

7:46

Miles defensively rebounded

4-5

7:40

McBride made a passing error on the line

4-5

7:26

Ogumik received an assist from Weler and hit a jumper

4-7

7:07

Williams missed a three-pointer

4-7

7:05

Spark grabbed a defensive rebound

4-7

6:48

Lehr missed a three-pointer

4-7

6:47

Williams defended the rebound

4-7

6:38

Williams made a passing error, and Lehr intercepted the ball

4-7

6:34

Lehr scored on a two-point layup

4-9

6:18

McBride missed a three-pointer

4-9

6:16

Hamby defended the rebound

4-9

6:07

Ogumik missed a three-pointer

4-9

6:05

Howard defended the rebound

4-9

5:58

McBride missed a three-pointer

4-9

5:56

Ogumik defended the rebound

4-9

5:48

Miles committed a personal foul

4-9

5:42

Hamby made a walking error

4-9

5:26

Kofi missed a three-pointer

4-9

5:25

Lehr defensively rebounded

4-9

5:18

Lehr hit a two-pointer

4-11

5:01

Myers missed a three-pointer

4-11

5:00

Ogumik defended the rebound

4-11

4:44

Ogumik received an assist from Weler and hit a jumper

4-13

4:43

Bobcat paused for a long time

4-13

4:43

Bobcats made substitutions, Kosu came on to replace Kofi

4-13

4:43

Bobcats made substitutions, with Hamtsova coming on to replace Miles

4-13

4:43

Spark made a substitution, with Blink coming on to replace Hamby

4-13

4:43

Spark made substitutions, Williams came on to replace Weller

4-13

4:31

Williams received an assist from Howard and hit a pull-up jumper

6-13

4:11

Ogumik received an assist from Atkins and hit a pull-up jumper

6-15

4:00

Williams hit a two-pointer

8-15

3:34

Atkins missed a three-pointer with a pull-up jumper

8-15

3:33

Spark grabbed the offensive rebound

8-15

3:33

Spark 24-second violation

8-15

3:17

Hamtsova made a passing error on the line

8-15

3:17

Bobcats made substitutions, with Delaier coming in to replace McBride

8-15

3:09

Khamtsova committed a personal foul

8-15

3:09

Spark made substitutions, with Hamby coming on for Atkins

8-15

3:09

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

8-15

3:04

Lehr missed a pull-up jumper from a three

8-15

3:02

Williams defended the rebound

8-15

2:57

Williams missed a pull-up jumper

8-15

2:55

Hamby defended the rebound

8-15

2:40

Hamby's foot-driven layup was blocked by Howard

8-15

2:39

The Bobcats grabbed a defensive rebound

8-15

2:32

Hamtsova made a mistake while dribbling out of bounds

8-15

2:22

Brink received an assist from Williams and scored on a drive

8-17

2:03

Kosu missed a step-back jumper

8-17

2:00

Brink defended the rebound

8-17

1:53

Blink's three-pointer missed

8-17

1:52

Howard defended the rebound

8-17

1:41

Howard missed a layup on a drive

8-17

1:39

Park Ji-hyun defended the rebound

8-17

1:34

Lehr missed a two-point shot

8-17

1:32

Howard defended the rebound

8-17

1:29

Williams committed a deliberate foul during a transition

8-17

1:29

Williams made free throws

9-17

1:29

Bobcats made substitutions, with Myers coming in to replace Howard

9-17

1:29

Bobcats made substitutions, with Kofee coming on to replace Williams

9-17

1:29

Spark made substitutions, with Vehler coming on to replace Lehr

9-17

1:24

Delier missed a three-pointer

9-17

1:23

Hamby defended the rebound

9-17

1:06

Williams stepped on the line and committed a foul error

9-17

53.5

Blink committed a shooting foul

9-17

53.5

Kosu earned two free throws, but missed the first

9-17

53.5

The Bobcats grabbed the offensive rebound

9-17

53.5

Kosu made his second free throw

10-17

46.1

Williams made a passing error, and the ball was intercepted by Kosu

10-17

42.8

Kosu scored a two-point layup

12-17

34.1

Hamtsova committed an off-ball foul

12-17

21.8

Hamby missed a two-point jumper

12-17

19.7

Spark grabbed the offensive rebound

12-17

19.7

Kosu committed a foul without the ball

12-17

19.7

Park Ji-hyun earned two free throws, with the first one made

12-18

19.7

Park Ji-hyun missed the second free throw

12-18

18.7

Miles defensively rebounded

12-18

0.4

Koffee missed a step-back jump three

12-18

0.4

The Bobcats grabbed the offensive rebound

12-18

0.0

End of the first quarter

12-18

Match Info

The Minnesota Lynx delivered a dominant performance at home on July 16, 2026, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 96–87 in a thrilling Women’s National Basketball Association contest. The victory extended the Lynx’s winning streak and showcased their offensive firepower against a gritty Sparks squad.

Match Overview

Playing in front of an energized crowd at Target Center, the Lynx set the tone early with crisp ball movement and aggressive defense. The Sparks kept pace through the first half, but Minnesota pulled away in the third quarter behind a balanced scoring attack. By the final buzzer, the Lynx had secured a nine-point victory that further solidified their position in the league standings.

Key Moments

First-Quarter Surge: Minnesota opened with a 12–4 run, capitalizing on transition opportunities and forcing two early Sparks turnovers.
Third-Quarter Separation: The Lynx outscored Los Angeles 28–20 in the third period, turning a slim halftime lead into a double-digit advantage.
Clutch Free Throws: With under two minutes remaining and the Sparks threatening, Minnesota converted six consecutive free throws to seal the win.

Standout Players

Napheesa Collier led all scorers with 28 points, adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists in a well-rounded performance. Kayla McBride chipped in 22 points, including three three-pointers, while Jessica Shepard controlled the paint with 12 boards and 6 assists.

For the Sparks, Nneka Ogwumike posted a double-double with 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Jordin Canada dished out 8 assists. Despite their efforts, Los Angeles struggled to contain Minnesota’s high-screen offense in the second half.

Season Impact

The win lifted the Lynx to a 14–6 record, keeping them in the top four of the WNBA standings. With the playoff race heating up, home-court advantage remains a critical goal. The Sparks fell to 9–11, dropping to seventh place, and face mounting pressure to secure a postseason berth.

Head coach Cheryl Reeve praised her team’s composure: “We executed our game plan, especially in the third quarter. Against a veteran team like Los Angeles, you can’t let up, and we didn’t.”

Looking Ahead

Minnesota travels to face the Chicago Sky on July 19, while the Sparks return home to host the Seattle Storm. Both teams will look to build on their recent form as the regular season enters its decisive stretch.