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The Sparks beat the Lynx 89–82 in Minnesota on Aug 6, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  LA | 21 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 89 |
  MIN | 22 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 82 |
Los Angeles SparksMinnesota Lynx| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nneka Ogwumike | 30 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 7-13 | 2-4 |
| Erica Wheeler | 30 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 5-13 | 2-6 |
| Ariel Atkins | 29 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Rae Burrell | 28 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 5-11 | 3-6 |
| Dearica Hamby | 25 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 7-9 | 0-1 |
| Cameron Brink | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5-8 | 1-2 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 19 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-2 |
| Chance Gray | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Jihyun Park | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 89 | 35 | 27 | 34-68 | 9-24 |
| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Miles | 34 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 8-16 | 3-6 |
| Napheesa Collier | 34 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 10-20 | 1-4 |
| Kayla McBride | 34 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 5-13 | 3-8 |
| Courtney Williams | 34 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-3 |
| Natasha Howard | 25 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Nia Brodie | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Maya Caldwell | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Antonia Delaere | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Eliska Joklova | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 82 | 35 | 17 | 31-73 | 9-29 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA | 34-68 | 50% | 6-17 35% |
| MIN | 31-73 | 42% | 5-18 28% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
LA offense ranks better in 0 of 4 matchups · MIN defense in 4 (2 by a clear margin)
MIN offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LA defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin) · 1 even
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LAMINExpected pace: about 84 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
LAMINCrew chiefRandy Richardson · also working Teresa Stuck, Genesis Perrymond
Counts per game across his last 34 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Burrell | 30.5 | 15.9 | 2.2 | 3.2 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 30.5 | 18.5 | 8.8 | 3.7 |
| Dearica Hamby | 30.0 | 16.4 | 7.3 | 2.7 |
| Ariel Atkins | 28.5 | 10.0 | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Erica Wheeler | 27.4 | 10.8 | 1.9 | 6.0 |
| Cameron Brink | 18.3 | 9.0 | 4.9 | 1.3 |
| Kiana Williams | 12.0 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Jihyun Park | 12.0 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla McBride | 33.9 | 21.4 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Olivia Miles | 31.1 | 21.5 | 4.4 | 6.1 |
| Courtney Williams | 30.7 | 13.6 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Natasha Howard | 30.0 | 13.7 | 8.1 | 3.5 |
| Napheesa Collier | 25.0 | 18.3 | 7.3 | 3.3 |
| Nia Brodie | 22.4 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| Dorka Juhasz | 18.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Maya Caldwell | 13.9 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
LA offenseper gameMIN defenseRank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
LA offense vs MIN defenseMIN offense vs LA defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
LAForAgainst49% of LA's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
MINForAgainst54% of MIN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
LA 2series8 MIN| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | LA 89 | MIN 82 | LA+7 | +7 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | LA 87 | MIN 96 | MIN+9 | +9 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | MIN 99 | LA 83 | MIN+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | MIN 91 | LA 82 | MIN+9 | +9 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | LA 66 | MIN 82 | MIN+16 | +16 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | LA 78 | MIN 101 | MIN+23 | +23 |
| May 18, 2025 | MIN 89 | LA 75 | MIN+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 | LA 68 | MIN 51 | LA+17 | +17 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | MIN 82 | LA 67 | MIN+15 | +15 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | LA 76 | MIN 81 | MIN+5 | +5 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
