Minnesota Lynx Face Los Angeles Sparks with Commissioner’s Cup Final Berth on the Line

Minnesota can clinch the West with a victory tonight.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read

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The stakes couldn’t be higher 🚨 The @minnesotalynx enters tonight with a chance to clinch the West and secure a spot in

What happened: The Minnesota Lynx visit the Los Angeles Sparks tonight in a decisive matchup for the 2026 Commissioner’s Cup. Minnesota enters the contest with the opportunity to clinch the Western Conference’s spot in the mid-season championship game.

Why it matters: Minnesota currently leads the West with a 14-3 record and can secure a berth in the title game with a win and a Las Vegas Aces loss. The WNBA wraps Commissioner's Cup group play tonight, with the winner set to face the New York Liberty for the mid-season title.

By the numbers: Minnesota Lynx: 14-3 record, 90.3 PPG, 77.8 PAPG | Los Angeles Sparks: 9-7 record, 87.9 PPG, 87.7 PAPG.

What to watch: The game tips off at 10:00 PM ET and will be broadcast live on WNBA League Pass.

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@WNBA Jun 17, 9:09 PM ET

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