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Sparks end Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak, beating the WNBA-leading Lynx 89-82
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk James Monical , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway The Los Angeles Sparks beat the Lynx 89-82, stopping their 10-game winning streak.
The Minnesota Lynx's winning streak has come to an end. The Los Angeles Sparks beat the Lynx 89-82, stopping their 10-game winning streak. The game saw the Sparks make a late run, outscoring the Lynx to take the lead.
The Lynx had taken an 82-81 lead, but were unable to score again, missing their final seven shots. The Sparks' win marks their first victory over the Lynx this season. Several Sparks players had notable performances, including Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby.
Further details about the game are available from the source. The loss brings the Lynx's record to 25-7, while the Sparks improve to 12-18.
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Category: parks Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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