The Minnesota Lynx secured a 91–82 victory over the LA Sparks on July 10, 2025.
The Lynx came out strong, taking an early 7–2 lead. However, the Sparks responded with a massive counterpunch, scoring 16 unanswered points to grab a commanding 18–7 lead.
The Sparks were led by Kelsey Plum, who recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 assists. The two-time WNBA champion was once again getting it done on both ends of the floor.
But the Lynx rallied in the second half. Natisha Hiedeman provided a major spark off the bench, scoring 10 consecutive points to shift the momentum. MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier added another statement performance, finishing with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The Sparks continued to fight down the stretch, outscoring the Lynx 23–11 in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough, and they came up just short in the end.
Photo Credit: Osiris Frames
Reporter: Andrew Kaushik
