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.