Sparks force game 3 in Western conference semis, defeat Lynx 81-71

The Los Angeles Sparks kept their playoff hopes alive, recovering from defeat in game one of the Western conference semifinals vs. the Minnesota Lynx. In game two, they delivered a blow to the Lynx 81-71, extending the series to three games. The two teams play again on Wednesday in Minnesota.

Attendance (The Pyramid, Long Beach): 3,112

By the Numbers
Box score
Points in the Paint: Lynx 26, Sparks 32
Second Chance Points: Lynx 9, Sparks 10
Fastbreak Points: Lynx 7, Sparks 7
Biggest Lead: Lynx 4, Sparks 22
Lead Changes: 4
Times Tied: 6

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