Sparks close game on 8-0 run to end Lynx's winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:04 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks outscored the Minnesota Lynx 8-0 in the final minutes to secure an 89-82 victory at Target Center on August 7. Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 17 points, while Kayla McBride's late 3-pointer had briefly given the Lynx an 82-81 lead. Minnesota, which had won 10 consecutive games, faltered in the fourth quarter, missing their last seven shots. The Lynx managed only four points in the paint during the final 10 minutes. The Sparks' win was marked by strong defensive adjustments and effective ball movement, contributing to a significant 46-28 advantage in points in the paint.
- •Sparks score 8 consecutive points to finish the game.
- •Rae Burrell leads Sparks with 17 points.
- •Lynx miss final seven shots after leading 82-81.
- •Minnesota scores only four points in paint during fourth quarter.
- •Los Angeles outperforms Minnesota in points in the paint, 46-28.
- 5:04 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks Score the Final Eight Points to End Lynx's 10-Game Winning Streak, 89-82
"Los Angeles scored the game's final eight points to beat Minnesota 89-82 on Thursday, ending the Lynx's 10-game winning streak at Target Center.
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