Los Angeles Sparks 81, Las Vegas Aces 96
WNBA · 2025-05-30 · Winner: Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces defeated Los Angeles Sparks 96–81 on 2025-05-30 in WNBA play, a 15-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:29 swung win probability 63% → 98%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 81 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 28 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:29 swung win probability 63% → 98%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q2 21-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q1 3:29 (win probability 63% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-11.
- Outscored 20-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 16–0 | Q1 3:29 | 63% → 98% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 0:33 | 97% → 84% |
| Las Vegas Aces | 11–0 | Q2 1:55 | 85% → 99% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 11–0 | Q4 4:08 | 100% → 100% |