Los Angeles Sparks 89, Minnesota Lynx 82
WNBA · 2026-08-06 · Winner: Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks defeated Minnesota Lynx 89–82 on 2026-08-06 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:37 swung win probability 64% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Lynx lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 21 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 89 |
| Minnesota Lynx | 22 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:37 swung win probability 64% → 0%.
Why Minnesota Lynx lost
- Lost Q4 11-23 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 0:37 (win probability 64% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 48.6% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Lynx | 10–0 | Q1 5:00 | 63% → 91% |
| Minnesota Lynx | 11–0 | Q2 2:07 | 33% → 83% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q4 0:37 | 64% → 0% |