Final
August 6, 2026 β’ Target Center, Minneapolis
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 6, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks (12-18) meets Minnesota Lynx (25-7) at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Los Angeles Sparks
Visiting Side
Record
12-18
Minnesota Lynx
Home Side
Record
25-7
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LOS
|
21 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 89 |
|
MIN
|
22 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 82 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
27%
Los Angeles Sparks
VS
73%
Minnesota Lynx
Projected Score
LOS 90
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MIN 92
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Minnesota Lynx maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Minnesota Lynx holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Minnesota Lynx shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Los Angeles Sparks
STAT
Minnesota Lynx
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Lynx plays on familiar turf at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Los Angeles Sparks Could Win
Los Angeles Sparks generates 90.8 points per game while shooting 46.7%.
Why Minnesota Lynx Could Win
Minnesota Lynx produces 96.5 points per game on 48.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Minnesota Lynx's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Target Center, Minneapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
12,824
Closing Odds
Line: MIN -16.5 | O/U: 188.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Olivia Miles
23
Team Assists
Napheesa Collier
6
Team Points
Rae Burrell
17
Team Assists
Erica Wheeler
9
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Los Angeles Sparks (47.1%)
Minnesota Lynx (52.9%)
Total Submissions: 62 circles
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