Sparks Stun Lynx in Upset Win | Los Angeles News

The Los Angeles Sparks stunned the league-leading Minnesota Lynx with an 89-82 upset, ending the Lynx’s 10-game winning streak. Rae Burrell led the way with 17 points, while Erica Wheeler delivered clutch baskets in a pivotal 8-0 run to seal the win. After Minnesota took a lead with a three from Kayla McBride, they went ice-cold, missing their final seven shots — giving the Sparks the opening to surge ahead. Nneka Ogwumike hit the go-ahead layup and Wheeler locked it down with key buckets. This marks the first victory over the Lynx this season for LA, proving the team’s resilience despite offseason doubts. Dearica Hamby added 16 points and 9 rebounds. Minnesota’s rookies Olivia Miles (23 pts) and Napheesa Collier (21 pts) shined, but couldn’t overcome their late-game collapse. The Sparks are now primed for Sunday’s showdown against Golden State — a huge momentum boost as they chase playoff dreams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ed87c8dcce095a4 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews