The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Minnesota Lynx 89–82, ending Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak. The Lynx held an 82–81 lead following a Kayla McBride three-pointer with under five minutes remaining, but went scoreless the rest of the game after missing their final seven shot attempts. Los Angeles closed on an 8–0 run in the fourth quarter—outscoring Minnesota 23–11 in the final frame—behind late go-ahead plays from Nneka Ogwumike and Erica Wheeler. Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 17 points off the bench, while Dearica Hamby contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds. For the Lynx, rookie Olivia Miles led all scorers with 23 points alongside 8 rebounds, and Napheesa Collier added 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.