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Lynx Complete Season Sweep of Sparks With 91-82 Win at Crypto.com Arena

Natisha Hiedeman delivered 18 points off the bench to spark Minnesota’s second-half run that sealed the sweep during a sold-out Kids Day at Crypto.com Arena.

Courtney Williams #10 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles up the court against Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx in the third quarter at Target Center on June 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Sparks’ Rickea Jackson reacts after a play against the Minnesota Lynx on May 18, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Minnesota’s Courtney Williams steals the ball from the Sparks’ Emma Cannon during the second quarter Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Overview

  • Minnesota improved to 18–3 to remain atop the WNBA standings and extended its winning streak against Los Angeles to four straight games.
  • Natisha Hiedeman scored 18 points off the bench while Napheesa Collier added 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
  • The Lynx forced 22 Sparks turnovers that produced 23 Minnesota points and outscored Los Angeles 30–19 in the third quarter.
  • Minnesota’s defense, allowing just 74.3 points per game, ranks first in the league and held the Sparks to 82 points.
  • Both teams were shorthanded—Karlie Samuelson is out for the season and Cameron Brink remains sidelined—and the matchup drew a sellout crowd for WNBA Kids Day.