Sparks face Lynx in second game of back-to-back on the road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks (11-18) are in Minneapolis to conclude a three-game road trip against the Minnesota Lynx (25-6) on August 6, 2026. The Lynx, the top team in the league, have excelled despite early-season concerns regarding star player Napheesa Collier, who is back, averaging 18.3 points in her last four games. The Sparks have struggled, losing seven of their last eight games, and faced a defeat against the Sky in their previous game of the back-to-back. The team's forward Cameron Brink expressed the need for improvement but remains optimistic about turning things around against the highly motivated Lynx.
- •Sparks lost to Sky in their previous game on this trip.
- •Lynx have rebounded well with Collier's return to the lineup.
- •Rookie Olivia Miles is a standout for the Lynx, drawing MVP consideration.
- •Sparks count on key players like Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby to perform.
- •Game is set for August 6, 2026, in Minneapolis.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sparks play second game of back-to-back on the road against Lynx
"MINNEAPOLIS -- The Sparks (11-18) will end their three-game road trip against the best team in the league.
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