Lynx, Sparks wage statistical battle at the top
September 6, 2016 at 4:11AM
The Lynx and Sparks enter Tuesday's game at or near the top of the WNBA in several categories, including:
LynxSparks
Recordt1(24-5)t1(24-5)
Points avg.t1 (85.7)4(84.3)
FG%2(47.2)1(49.5)
Pts allowed2(76.1)1(75.5)
Opp. FG%2(41.0)3(43.0)
Off. rating2(107.2)1(108.1)
Def. rating 1(95.3)2(96.6)
Net rating1(+11.9)2(+11.5)
![Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) looked on with intensity as the Lynx trailed the Los Angeles Sparks in the fourth quarter. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The Minnesota Lynx play the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Target center in Minneapolis, Minn.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/LYSDZAV7G2MTT3HUS47FHKAMW4.jpg?&w=712)
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