Los Angeles Sparks 78, Minnesota Lynx 101
WNBA · 2025-06-14 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Los Angeles Sparks 101–78 on 2025-06-14 in WNBA play, a 23-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:53 swung win probability 63% → 97%. 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 | 15 | 11 | 25 | 27 | 78 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 34 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:53 swung win probability 63% → 97%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q1 15-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q1 2:53 (win probability 63% → 97% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 21-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 15–0 | Q1 2:53 | 63% → 97% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q2 4:15 | 97% → 100% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q3 1:32 | 100% → 100% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q4 4:40 | 100% → 100% |