This is the third meeting of the season between the Sparks and Lynx. Minnesota has dominated the series so far, winning both previous matchups by double digits—including a 101–78 blowout on June 14. The Lynx are riding high atop the WNBA standings, while the Sparks are battling injuries and inconsistency as they try to stay in the playoff hunt.
Los Angeles Sparks: Searching for Stability Amid Injuries
Record: 4–9 (3–8 in Western Conference)
Last Game: 98–67 loss vs Seattle Storm
Key Storylines:
Injury Woes: The Sparks are without Cameron Brink (knee) and Rae Burrell (leg), while Kelsey Plum and Odyssey Sims are listed as questionable.
Offensive Struggles: LA is averaging 82.3 points per game over their last 10 but allowing 88.5—a –6.2 differential.
Bright Spots: Azura Stevens (13.5 PPG, 8.8 RPG) and Dearica Hamby (17.3 PPG, 9.2 RPG) continue to anchor the frontcourt.
Players to Watch:
Azura Stevens: Double-double threat with 1.7 steals per game
Rickea Jackson: Coming off a 30-point game vs Las Vegas earlier this month
Kelsey Plum: 17.1 PPG over her last 10 games (if active)
Minnesota Lynx: Elite Defense and MVP-Caliber Star Power
Record: 11–1 (10–1 in Western Conference)
Last Game: 76–62 win vs Las Vegas Aces
Key Storylines:
Napheesa Collier’s Dominance: Averaging 24.4 PPG and 8.5 RPG, Collier is a top MVP candidate. She scored 32 points in the last meeting vs LA.
Courtney Williams’ Playmaking: Leads the team with 6.3 assists per game and added 20 points vs the Aces.
Elite Defense: Minnesota allows just 73.8 points per game over their last 10 and ranks second in defensive efficiency.
Players to Watch:
Napheesa Collier: 32 points in last game vs Sparks
Courtney Williams: 11.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 6.3 APG
Alanna Smith: 10 points, 13 rebounds vs Las Vegas
Head-to-Head & Recent Trends
| Category | Sparks | Lynx |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 9–1 |
| Points Per Game | 82.3 | 83.3 |
| Opponent PPG | 88.5 | 73.8 |
| 3PT FG Made/Game | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Season Series | Lynx lead 2–0 | — |
Minnesota has won 9 of the last 10 meetings vs LA
Lynx are 6–0 at home this season
Sparks are 5–8 ATS, while Lynx are 6–6 ATS
Projected Score:
Minnesota Lynx 88, Los Angeles Sparks 74
GAME ODDS
Los Angeles Sparks 162.5
Minnesota Lynx – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
