Sparks fall to Lynx 96-87 despite strong effort in Minneapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks lost 96-87 to the Minnesota Lynx on July 15, 2026. After leading early, the Sparks struggled to maintain their pace against a late Lynx run. Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 24 points, while Nneka Ogwumike tied Lisa Leslie on the franchise's all-time scoring list. Cameron Brink made her return after a month away, impacting the game defensively. Head coach Lynne Roberts expressed encouragement about her team's progress despite the loss.
- •Sparks took an early 18-12 lead in the first quarter.
- •Burrell tied her career-high with 24 points.
- •Brink returned after more than a month, contributing defensively.
- •Sparks trailed at halftime 39-37.
- •Ogwumike tied for most points in Sparks history with Lisa Leslie.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Sparks come up short against Lynx despite strong fight on the road
"The Los Angeles Sparks proved Wednesday afternoon that they can hang with one of the WNBA's best teams.
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