Minnesota Lynx @ Los Angeles Sparks
Williams, Parker send Sparks past Lynx in 97-81 win
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Riquna Williams scored 21 points and led five Los Angeles Sparks players in double digits in a 97-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.
Candace Parker scored 11, grabbed 10 rebounds and distributed nine assists in the win. Parker entered the game with four straight double-doubles and is averaging a double-double in points and rebounds this year.
Seimone Augustus scored 13 for Los Angeles (4-3) in her first game against her former team where she spent 13 seasons. Sydney Wiese scored 15 points and Chelsea Gray 10.
Crystal Dangerfield led the Lynx (5-2) with 29 points and Bridget Carleton and Damiris Dantas scored 15 apiece. Napheesa Collier scored 10. Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles missed the game due to injury.
Collier made a pair of free throws to give Minnesota its first lead at 56-55 with 4:22 left in the third quarter. After an exchange of baskets, Williams made a basket and a 3-pointer for a 64-61 lead and the Sparks never trailed again.
Matchups
Game Information
Bradenton, FL
Referee:Che Flores
Referee:Randy Richardson
Referee:Dannica Baroody
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W4 |
| Golden State | 3 | 1 | .750 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Dallas | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
| Portland | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3 | L3 |
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