Minnesota Lynx @ Los Angeles Sparks
Williams hits 4 3s, scores 15 as Sparks beat Lynx 77-68
LOS ANGELES -- Riquna Williams hit four 3-pointers and finished with 15 points to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat Minnesota 77-68 on Sunday, ruining the Lynx's chance of hosting a playoff game in the first round.
The Sparks have a first-round bye in the playoffs, which begin on Wednesday, and will host the worst remaining seed in the second round.
The Lynx (18-16), who had a five-game win streak snapped, will be the No. 7 seed because of their loss and Seattle's win over Dallas. Minnesota has lost three in a row against the Storm overall and four straight in Seattle.
Los Angeles (22-12), which won the WNBA title in 2016 and lost to Minnesota in the 2017 Finals, has won three in a row overall and 14 straight home games.
Napheesa Collier led Minnesota with 16 points and career-high tying 11 rebounds.
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Tiara Cruse
Referee:Maj Forsberg
Referee:Tiffany Bird
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Dallas | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Golden State | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Las Vegas | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | W1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 0 | 1 | .000 | 2 | L1 |
WNBA News
Minnesota Lynx vs. Toronto Tempo - Game Highlights
14h
Ultimate draft board: Tips, picks to have the perfect fantasy women's hoops draft
20h
Fantasy women's hoops cheat sheet: Rankings, picks and everything you need to draft
1d
