Minnesota Lynx 99, Los Angeles Sparks 83
WNBA · 2026-06-17 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Los Angeles Sparks 99–83 on 2026-06-17 in WNBA play, a 16-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:32 swung win probability 0% → 8%. 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 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 99 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 4:32 swung win probability 0% → 8%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q2 18-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 47.5% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 10–0 | Q3 4:32 | 0% → 8% |