Los Angeles Sparks 79, Las Vegas Aces 89
WNBA · 2026-09-22 · Winner: Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces defeated Los Angeles Sparks 89–79 on 2026-09-22 in WNBA play, a 10-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:14 swung win probability 48% → 93%. 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 | 11 | 22 | 18 | 28 | 79 |
| Las Vegas Aces | 24 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 2:14 swung win probability 48% → 93%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks lost
- Lost Q1 11-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q1 2:14 (win probability 48% → 93% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Aces | 15–0 | Q1 2:14 | 48% → 93% |
| Los Angeles Sparks | 11–0 | Q2 2:20 | 99% → 83% |
| Las Vegas Aces | 10–0 | Q3 1:16 | 93% → 100% |