Los Angeles Sparks 77, Connecticut Sun 85
WNBA · 2026-08-18 · Winner: Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun defeated Los Angeles Sparks 85–77 on 2026-08-18 in WNBA play, a 8-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q3 7:38 swung win probability 80% → 99%. 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 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 77 |
| Connecticut Sun | 27 | 19 | 26 | 13 | 85 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q3 7:38 swung win probability 80% → 99%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q3 15-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 7:38 (win probability 80% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 46.9% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Sun | 11–0 | Q3 7:38 | 80% → 99% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 9–0 | Q4 3:57 | 100% → 100% |