Napheesa Collier urges Lynx to move on after loss to Sparks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx suffered an 89-82 defeat to the Los Angeles Sparks on August 6, ending their 10-game winning streak. The Lynx struggled offensively in the fourth quarter, scoring just 11 points. Star player Napheesa Collier emphasized the need for her team to learn from the loss while preparing for upcoming games against the Las Vegas Aces and Dallas Wings. Despite the setback, the Lynx maintain the best record in the WNBA.
- •Lynx lose to Sparks, ending a 10-game winning streak.
- •Final score was 89-82 in favor of Los Angeles.
- •Lynx scored only 11 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Napheesa Collier stressed learning from the defeat.
- •Upcoming matches are against the Aces and Wings.
- 6:51 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx’s Napheesa Collier ready to ‘flush’ disheartening loss to Sparks
"Napheesa Collier implored the Lynx to move on swiftly after seeing their 10-game winning streak end at the Sparks' hands.
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