Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx
· Women's National Basketball AssociationRebekkah Brunson becomes WNBA rebounding leader in Lynx win
Brunson began the night in third place with 3,306 rebounds. She passed Lisa Leslie (3,307) early on and overtook Tamika Catchings (3,316) when she grabbed Candace Parker's missed 3-pointer with 7:17 left in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve was ejected on the following play for arguing a call, but Brunson was later recognized with a standing ovation from the crowd and a hug from Lynx owner Glen Taylor when the achievement was announced during the ensuing media timeout.
Brunson also had 15 points in her 82nd career double-double, putting her ahead of Yolanda Griffith for sixth on the WNBA career list.
Sylvia Fowles added 27 points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven assists for the Lynx (11-7), who bounced back from their first loss in eight games.
Candace Parker led the Sparks (12-7) with 22 points.
Regular Season Series
LA wins series 3-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 72 - 83 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 72 - 83 |
| 4th 1.9 |  |
Jantel Lavender defensive rebound | 72 - 83 |
| 4th 5.6 |  |
Maya Moore misses 19-foot jumper | 72 - 83 |
| 4th 31.5 | |
Maya Moore defensive rebound | 72 - 83 |
Statistics
 LA |
 MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28-66 | FG | 29-56 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 6-20 | 3PT | 8-13 |
| 30 | Three Point % | 62 |
| 10-13 | FT | 17-18 |
| 77 | Free Throw % | 94 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 19 | Assists | 23 |
| 7 | Steals | 3 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 8 |
| 9 | Fast Break Points | 2 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 18 | Fouls | 16 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Attendance: 9,303 · Capacity:
2025-26 Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota |
- | 7 | W3 | 0.8 | 28 |
 Golden State |
3 | 9 | W5 | 0.72727275 | 24 |
 Las Vegas |
4.5 | 11 | W1 | 0.6764706 | 23 |
 Dallas |
7.5 | 14 | W1 | 0.5882353 | 20 |
 Portland |
14 | 20 | L1 | 0.3939394 | 13 |
 Los Angeles |
14.5 | 20 | L2 | 0.375 | 12 |
 Phoenix |
15 | 22 | W1 | 0.37142858 | 13 |
 Seattle |
21 | 28 | W1 | 0.2 | 7 |
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