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Howard vs. Hamby (Lehr gets the ball)Ogumik missed a three-pointer
Howard defended the reboundHoward missed a fadeaway jumperOgumik defended the reboundLehr received an assist from Weiler and scored on a driveMcBride received an assist from Myers and hit a three-pointerLehr received an assist from Ogumik and hit a three-pointerMyers missed a jumperOgumik defended the reboundWeller received an assist from Hamby and hit a pull-up jumperHoward's foot layup was blocked by HambyHamby defended the reboundAtkins missed a pull-up jumperHoward defended the reboundMiles scored on a driving layupHamby received an assist from Lehr and scored on a layupKofi committed a shooting foulHamby missed the free throwKofi defensively reboundedWilliams hit a pull-up jumperHamby received an assist from Lehr and scored on a driveKofi missed a three-pointerHoward grabbed offensive reboundsHoward made a jump shot, brushing off the reboundWöhler made a passing error while stepping on the lineMcBride received an assist from Howard and scored on a layupOgumik missed a three-pointerHoward defended the reboundHoward missed a layupHoward grabbed offensive reboundsHoward hit a two-pointerWeller missed a pull-up jumperMiles defensively reboundedMiles made a passing error on the line
Official pauseWiller's foot's driving layup was blocked by HowardWeiler grabbed offensive reboundsAtkins missed a three-pointerMcBride defended the reboundMcBride missed a jumperHamby defended the reboundLehr scored on a two-point layupHamby kicked the ball for a violationSparks made a substitution, with Gray coming on to replace AtkinsSpark made substitutions, with Martin coming on to replace OgumikMiles received an assist from Williams and hit a three-pointerLehr lost the ball and made a mistake, which McBride interceptedMiles received an assist from Williams and hit a two-pointerHamby received an assist from Weller and hit a two-point shotKoffee committed an offensive foulKoffee committed an offensive foul and turnoverBobcats made substitutions, with DeLier coming on to replace MilesLehr missed a layup on a driveHamby grabbed offensive reboundsHoward committed a shooting foulHamby received two free throws, with the first one making the first attemptHamby missed his second free throwKofi defensively reboundedMcBride pulled up and missed a long-range jumperHamby defended the reboundLehr received an assist from Gray and hit a three-pointerMcBride missed a layup on a driveHamby defended the reboundSpark substitution: Park Ji-hyun came on to replace HambySpark made substitutions, Ogumik came on to replace WöhlerBobcats made substitutions, Caldwell came on to replace KofiBobcats made substitutions, with Kosu coming on to replace McBrideDelier committed a personal foulSpark made substitutions, with Atkins coming on to replace LehrPark Ji-hyun missed a two-point shotWilliams defended the reboundWilliams hit a pull-up jumperMartin missed a drifting shotHoward defended the reboundHoward lost the ball and made a turnover, which Atkins interceptedAtkins missed a three-pointerKosu defensively reboundedAtkins committed a personal foulHoward missed a layupMartin defends the reboundOgumik made a walking errorWilliams hit a three-pointerAtkins missed a three-pointerSpark grabbed the offensive reboundEnd of the first quarterThe Los Angeles Sparks entered their June 18 matchup against the Minnesota Lynx looking to build momentum at home, but the visiting Lynx delivered a commanding performance at Crypto.com Arena, securing a 99–83 victory that showcased their depth and defensive tenacity.
Match Overview
From the opening tip, Minnesota controlled the tempo, using crisp ball movement and aggressive transition play to build an early lead. The Sparks fought back in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to single digits at halftime, but the Lynx responded with a dominant third quarter that put the game out of reach. Los Angeles never recovered, dropping their second straight home game.
Key Moments
- First-quarter explosion: Minnesota opened with a 28–18 run, shooting 58% from the field and forcing three Sparks turnovers.
- Third-quarter surge: The Lynx outscored Los Angeles 30–20 in the period, with Napheesa Collier scoring 12 of her game-high 27 points.
- Late rally falls short: The Sparks cut the lead to 12 with five minutes left, but Minnesota answered with back-to-back triples to restore order.
Standout Performers
For the Lynx, Collier was unstoppable, finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. Kayla McBride added 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting, while Dorka Juhász contributed a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards. On the Sparks side, Nneka Ogwumike led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, and rookie guard Zia Cooke added 16 points off the bench. However, Los Angeles struggled from deep, hitting only 5 of 18 three-point attempts.
Tactical Story
Minnesota’s pick-and-roll defense stifled the Sparks’ half-court offense, forcing Los Angeles into contested mid-range jumpers. Offensively, the Lynx exploited mismatches in the post and punished double-teams with quick passes to open shooters. The Sparks’ lack of rim protection was evident, as Minnesota scored 48 points in the paint.
Season Impact
The win improved the Lynx to 9–4 on the season, keeping them near the top of the WNBA standings. The Sparks fell to 6–7, now two games below .500 and facing an uphill battle to secure a playoff spot. This matchup also marked a key head-to-head tiebreaker, as the two teams are likely to contend for positioning in the competitive Western Conference. Minnesota now holds a 2–0 season series lead.
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