Los Angeles Sparks 66, Minnesota Lynx 82
WNBA · 2025-06-21 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Los Angeles Sparks 82–66 on 2025-06-21 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:48 swung win probability 45% → 100%. 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 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 66 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 21 | 13 | 23 | 25 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:48 swung win probability 45% → 100%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q4 12-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 4:48 (win probability 45% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 42.3% eFG vs a 52.1% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 11–0 | Q2 3:20 | 84% → 37% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q4 4:48 | 45% → 100% |