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The Lynx beat the Sparks 89–75 in Los Angeles on May 18, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  MIN | 30 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 89 |
  LA | 25 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 75 |
Minnesota LynxLos Angeles Sparks| MIN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Carleton | 40 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3-7 | 0-3 |
| Napheesa Collier | 33 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 10-18 | 2-3 |
| Courtney Williams | 30 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 5-19 | 3-7 |
| Karlie Samuelson | 28 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Alanna Smith | 17 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 7-10 | 4-7 |
| Jessica Shepard | 30 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| Natisha Hiedeman | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3-5 | 0-1 |
| Diamond Miller | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Marieme Badiane | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 89 | 34 | 27 | 34-71 | 10-25 |
| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearica Hamby | 35 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 6-11 | 1-2 |
| Odyssey Sims | 35 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1-9 | 0-2 |
| Azura Stevens | 34 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 7-12 | 4-7 |
| Kelsey Plum | 34 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 5-14 | 3-9 |
| Rickea Jackson | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4-11 | 0-3 |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker | 24 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Mercedes Russell | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 75 | 29 | 15 | 24-60 | 9-26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 34-71 | 48% | 10-22 45% |
| LA | 24-60 | 40% | 8-24 33% |
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.
MIN offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · LA defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
LA offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · MIN defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin) · 1 even
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 13 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MINLAExpected pace: about 82 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 13 teams, 1st = best.
MINLACrew chiefIsaac Barnett · also working Kelly Broomfield, Catherine Chang
Counts per game across his last 24 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
No props posted for this game yet. Books usually post them the day of the game; see the full props board.
MIN offenseper gameLA defenseRank among 13 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
MIN offense vs LA defenseLA offense vs MIN 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.
MINForAgainst54% of MIN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
LAForAgainst49% of LA'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.
MIN 8series2 LA| 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.
