Tip‑off: 7:00 PM CT
Venue: Target Center — 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Capacity: 19,356
Court Surface: Hardwood
Team Overview & Records
Los Angeles Sparks (10–12)
- Road Record: 4–7
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Current Form: Won 3 of last 4
- Offensive Profile: Balanced scoring, improved ball movement
- Defensive Profile: Middle‑tier; struggles defending elite wings
Minnesota Lynx (18–6)
- Home Record: 9–2
- Last 10 Games: 7–3
- Current Form: Won 5 straight
- Offensive Profile: Top‑tier efficiency; strong spacing and interior finishing
- Defensive Profile: Elite; top‑three in opponent FG% and defensive rebounding
Recent Form Snapshot
Los Angeles Sparks — Last Five Games
- W vs Phoenix, 88–82
- W at Seattle, 79–72
- L vs New York, 94–83
- W vs Indiana, 76–70
- L at Dallas, 89–80
The Sparks have tightened their rotation and improved defensively, allowing 79.2 PPG over their last five.
Minnesota Lynx — Last Five Games
- W vs Chicago, 92–78
- W at Las Vegas, 87–84
- W vs Washington, 81–69
- W at Phoenix, 95–88
- W vs Connecticut, 89–83
Minnesota is scorching hot, averaging 88.8 PPG during their five‑game win streak with elite fourth‑quarter execution.
Series History
- All‑Time Series: Lynx lead 41–30
- Last 10 Meetings: Lynx lead 7–3
- 2026 Season Series: Minnesota leads 1–0
- Lynx 93, Sparks 79 (June 12, 2026 — Los Angeles)
Minnesota has won five straight against the Sparks, including three double‑digit wins.
Projected Injury Report
Los Angeles Sparks
- Dearica Hamby — Probable (shoulder soreness)
- Lexie Brown — Questionable (illness)
- Azurá Stevens — Out (foot fracture)
Minnesota Lynx
- Napheesa Collier — Probable (ankle tightness)
- Diamond Miller — Questionable (hamstring strain)
- Alanna Smith — Out (knee sprain)
Key Player Matchups
PG: Aari McDonald (LA) vs. Courtney Williams (MIN)
- McDonald’s speed is a weapon in transition.
- Williams is a mid‑range assassin and veteran stabilizer.
- Edge: Minnesota — Williams’ shot creation is more reliable.
SG: Kia Nurse (LA) vs. Kayla McBride (MIN)
- Nurse provides spacing but inconsistent scoring.
- McBride is one of the league’s most efficient shooters.
- Edge: Minnesota — McBride’s efficiency and experience.
SF: Layshia Clarendon (LA) vs. Bridget Carleton (MIN)
- Clarendon offers veteran savvy and playmaking.
- Carleton is a high‑IQ defender and floor‑spacer.
- Edge: Even — both provide complementary roles.
PF: Dearica Hamby (LA) vs. Napheesa Collier (MIN)
- Hamby is a double‑double threat with elite motor.
- Collier is an MVP candidate averaging 21.4 PPG & 9.1 RPG.
- Edge: Minnesota — Collier is a matchup nightmare.
C: Cameron Brink (LA) vs. Dorka Juhász (MIN)
- Brink’s rim protection is elite, but foul trouble is a concern.
- Juhász is steady, physical, and a strong rebounder.
- Edge: Slight to Los Angeles — Brink’s defensive ceiling is higher.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Sparks | Lynx |
| Points Per Game | 80.2 | 86.1 |
| Points Allowed | 82.7 | 78.4 |
| FG% | 43.2% | 45.9% |
| 3PT% | 34.0% | 37.1% |
| Rebounds | 35.1 | 38.4 |
| Turnovers | 13.8 | 12.4 |
Minnesota’s offensive efficiency and rebounding edge (+3.3) are major separators.
Betting Trends
Los Angeles Sparks
- 2–5 ATS in last 7 road games
- Under is 4–1 in last 5
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 vs Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
- 6–1 ATS in last 7 overall
- Over is 5–2 in last 7 home games
- 5–0 ATS in last 5 vs losing teams
GAME ODDS
Los Angeles Sparks 181
Minnesota Lynx – 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 14, 2026
