Lynx beat Sparks to win fourth WNBA title

The Minnesota Lynx have beaten the Los Angeles Sparks 85-76 to win their fourth WNBA title in seven years.

The Minnesota Lynx have won their fourth WNBA championship in seven years with an 85-76 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks in game five.

Sylvia Fowles had 17 points and broke her own WNBA finals record on Wednesday by grabbing 20 rebounds, while Maya Moore had 18 points and 10 rebounds and hit a huge runner with 26 seconds to play.

Lindsay Whalen had 17 points and eight assists and Seimone Augustus added 14 points to help the Lynx move level with the Houston Comets for most titles in league history.

Candace Parker had 19 points, 15 rebounds and five assists for the Sparks, who were looking to become the first repeat champions in 15 years. Chelsea Gray had 15 points and eight assists.


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