Minnesota Lynx 82, Los Angeles Sparks 75
WNBA · 2025-05-18 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Los Angeles Sparks 82–75 on 2025-05-18 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 7:16 swung win probability 62% → 16%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Sparks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 30 | 16 | 24 | 12 | 82 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 25 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 7:16 swung win probability 62% → 16%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q3 17-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 7:16 (win probability 62% → 16% for the home side).
- Shot 47.5% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 8–0 | Q1 7:24 | 63% → 32% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 9–0 | Q3 7:16 | 62% → 16% |