Los Angeles Sparks 87, Minnesota Lynx 96
WNBA · 2026-07-15 · Winner: Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx defeated Los Angeles Sparks 96–87 on 2026-07-15 in WNBA play, a 9-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 2:36 swung win probability 16% → 91%. 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 | 18 | 21 | 28 | 20 | 87 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 12 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 2:36 swung win probability 16% → 91%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q4 20-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 2:36 (win probability 16% → 91% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-12.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 4:44 | 55% → 24% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 12–0 | Q2 6:54 | 32% → 82% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q3 6:46 | 62% → 15% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 14–0 | Q3 2:36 | 16% → 91% |