Los Angeles Sparks @ Minnesota Lynx
WNBA FINALS - GAME 5 • LA wins series 3-2
26-8, 12-5 Away
77
26-8, 12-5 Away
28-6, 15-2 Home
76
28-6, 15-2 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
ESPN2
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Eric Brewton
Referee:Thomas Nunez
2025-26 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | L1 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W2 |
| Golden State | 4 | 2 | .667 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 4 | 3 | .571 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 5 | .286 | 2.5 | L3 |
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