The Minnesota Lynx handed the Los Angeles Sparks their first loss of the season.
Star forward Napheesa Collier led the Lynx to a 89-75 road victory over the Sparks on Sunday at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, two steals and one assist in the win. Courtney Williams finished one assist short of a double-double, ending the night with 13 points and nine assists.
The Lynx led by a many as 16 points in the contest, but the Sparks came within five points with 7:45 remaining, 75-70. The Lynx responded by stepping on the gas and closed the game on a 14-5 run to move to 2-0 on the season.
Azura Stevens led the Sparks with 21 points, while Dearica Hamby recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Kelsey Plum finished with 18 points and five assists.
Here is a recap of the Lynx and Sparks battle in Los Angeles:
End of Q3: Lynx 70, Sparks 62
The Minnesota Lynx have an eight-point lead over the Los Angeles Sparks heading into the fourth quarter. Napheesa Collier has 19 points and six rebounds, while Courtney Williams added 13 points and six assists. Dearica Hamby scored 20 points, while Azura Stevens added 17 and Kelsey Plum recorded 15 points.
Halftime: Lynx 46, Sparks 45
The Sparks outscored the Lynx 20-16 in the second quarter, yet trail Minnesota by one at halftime. Sparks’ Dearica Hamby scored nine of her 15 points in the second quarter, while Azura Stevens added 14. Napheesa Collier is the only Lynx player in double-digits with 17 points, shooting 7-of-11 from the field and 2-of-2 from three.
End of Q1: Lynx 30, Sparks 25
The Minnesota Lynx have a five-point advantage over the Los Angeles Sparks heading into the second quarter. Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier led the way with 12 points and three rebounds, shooting 5-of-6 from the field and 1-of-1 from three. Sparks’ Azura Stevens has a game-high 14 points, shooting 5-of-5 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc.
What time is Lynx vs. Sparks?
The Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks will tip off at 6 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. local time, on Sunday, May 18 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
How to watch Lynx vs. Sparks: TV, stream
Time: 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
TV: Spectrum SportsNet, FanDuel Sports Network – North
Stream: Fubo, WNBA League Pass
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