Lynx struggle defensively in loss to Sparks, ending winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx lost to the Los Angeles Sparks 89-82 on August 6, 2026, snapping their 10-game winning streak. Coach Cheryl Reeve criticized her team's defensive performance, stating that every player was 'terrible.' Despite a strong offensive effort from Olivia Miles and Napheesa Collier, the Lynx were outscored 23-11 in the fourth quarter. They failed to score in the last five minutes of the game, which proved crucial for the outcome. The Lynx will look to rebound against the Las Vegas Aces on August 8, 2026.
- •Lynx lost to Sparks 89-82, ending 10-game winning streak.
- •Reeve criticized players for poor defensive effort.
- •Minnesota was outscored 23-11 in the fourth quarter.
- •Miles led Lynx with 23 points; Collier added 21 points.
- •Lynx face the Las Vegas Aces next on August 8, 2026.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Cheryl Reeve goes off on ‘terrible’ Lynx defense in loss to Sparks
"Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve lamented their lack of defensive effort in their loss to the Los Angeles Sparks.
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