Los Angeles Sparks 70, Washington Mystics 80
WNBA · 2026-08-15 · Winner: Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics defeated Los Angeles Sparks 80–70 on 2026-08-15 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:44 swung win probability 80% → 24%. 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 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 70 |
| Washington Mystics | 24 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 8:44 swung win probability 80% → 24%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q4 12-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 2:38 (win probability 12% → 48% for the home side).
- Shot 46.7% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 11-3.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q2 9:03 | 81% → 49% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 11–0 | Q3 8:44 | 80% → 24% |
| Washington Mystics | 8–0 | Q3 2:38 | 12% → 48% |