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.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Every Player Was Terrible’ — Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve Lays Waste After Minnesota’s Late Implosion in Stunning Loss to Sparks
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Cheryl Reeve goes off on ‘terrible’ Lynx defense in loss to Sparks
"The Minnesota Lynx watched their 10-game winning streak vanish into thin air during a stunning 89-82 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Head coach Cheryl Reeve watched helplessly as the Lynx collapsed late in front of their stunned fans at Target Center.
"Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve lamented their lack of defensive effort in their loss to the Los Angeles Sparks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 11:05 AM‘Every Player Was Terrible’ — Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve Lays Waste After Minnesota’s Late Implosion in Stunning Loss to Sparks
The Minnesota Lynx watched their 10-game winning streak vanish into thin air during a stunning 89-82 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night. Head coach Cheryl Reeve watched helplessly as the Lynx collapsed late in front of their stunned fans at Target Center.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:56 AMCheryl 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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