Los Angeles Sparks 77, Dallas Wings 97
WNBA · 2026-09-17 · Winner: Dallas Wings
Dallas Wings defeated Los Angeles Sparks 97–77 on 2026-09-17 in WNBA play, a 20-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:45 swung win probability 76% → 47%. 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 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 77 |
| Dallas Wings | 25 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 6:45 swung win probability 76% → 47%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q3 14-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 9:27 (win probability 80% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 41.7% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks | 8–0 | Q1 6:45 | 76% → 47% |
| Dallas Wings | 12–0 | Q4 9:27 | 80% → 100% |