It’s the Minnesota Lynx versus the Los Angeles Sparks at crypto.com Arena on June 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Streaming: Victory+
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks on June 17, 2026
You can watch the Los Angeles Sparks take on the Minnesota Lynx live on Victory+ on June 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Minnesota Lynx (11-3) at Los Angeles Sparks (7-7) — Game Preview
The Minnesota Lynx bring an 11-3 record into crypto.com Arena to face a Los Angeles Sparks side sitting at 7-7. The gap shows up most plainly on the offensive end, where Minnesota averages 92.6 points per game against the Sparks’ mark of 88.1, and the Lynx do it on cleaner shooting at 50.5 percent from the floor. Olivia Miles has been the steadiest scoring source for the visitors, putting up 18.1 points per game on a remarkable 54.5 percent clip.
On the home side, Kelsey Plum is producing a team-best 25.0 points per night and gives Los Angeles a guard who can change the game quickly. Playmaking should be a major part of the matchup, with Erica Wheeler adding 4.6 assists per game for the Sparks while Courtney Williams contributes 4.1 for Minnesota. Nneka Ogwumike anchors the glass for Los Angeles at 9.0 rebounds a game, an individual edge that matters against a Lynx team grabbing 37.6 boards as a group.
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What Time is the Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks Game Today?
The Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks?
You can watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks on Victory+ and WNBA League Pass.
Players to Watch: Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Minnesota Lynx
Olivia Miles — G. Miles leads the Lynx in scoring at 18.1 points per game while connecting on 54.5 percent of her shots, efficiency rare for a guard carrying that kind of volume. She backs it up at the line, hitting 91.8 percent of her free throws, which makes her a tough cover in late-clock situations.
Courtney Williams — G. Running the offense across 30.2 minutes a night, Williams averages 4.1 assists for Minnesota. She keeps the ball secure too, holding her turnovers to 1.9 per game while logging some of the heaviest backcourt minutes on the roster.
Natasha Howard — F. Howard does the work on the glass, pulling down 7.4 rebounds per game for the Lynx. Her split tilts toward the defensive end at 4.0 boards there against 3.4 on the offensive side, giving Minnesota a frontcourt presence on both ends.
Los Angeles Sparks
Kelsey Plum — G. Plum is the engine of the Los Angeles attack, leading the team at 25.0 points per game on 54.0 percent shooting. She converts 80.3 percent from the free-throw line, a reliable number when the Sparks need points in the clutch.
Erica Wheeler — G. Wheeler sets the table for Los Angeles, dishing 4.6 assists per game across 28.3 minutes of floor time. Her playmaking comes with a manageable 2.2 turnovers a night as she shoulders the bulk of the ball-handling load.
Nneka Ogwumike — F. Ogwumike controls the boards for the Sparks at 9.0 rebounds per game, the top mark in this matchup. The majority comes on the defensive end at 6.7 per game, with another 2.3 on the offensive glass to fuel second chances.
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