Atlanta Dream 78, Los Angeles Sparks 71
WNBA · 2026-08-24 · Winner: Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream defeated Los Angeles Sparks 78–71 on 2026-08-24 in WNBA play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:42 swung win probability 74% → 41%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dream | 20 | 16 | 26 | 16 | 78 |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 15 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 71 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 0:42 swung win probability 74% → 41%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q3 18-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 7:14 (win probability 26% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 41.0% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 2:59 | 43% → 74% |
| Atlanta Dream | 8–0 | Q1 0:42 | 74% → 41% |
| Atlanta Dream | 12–0 | Q4 7:14 | 26% → 0% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q4 5:12 | 0% → 2% |