New York Liberty vs Los Angeles Sparks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jun 21, 2026

Los Angeles held off New York 98–97 in a one-possession finish that defied pregame expectations on the totals market. The Sparks secured a 195 combined total—13.5 points over the 181.5 opener—in a game that neither team could pull decisively ahead.

The second quarter set the tone, combining for 52 points and pushing the first-half total to 98 as both offenses found rhythm early. New York leaned on balanced scoring from Breanna Stewart (18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists), Jonquel Jones (18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists), and Pauline Astier (17 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists), while Los Angeles countered with Nneka Ogwumike's game-high 24 points alongside contributions from Rae Burrell (19 points) and Erica Wheeler (15 points, 5 assists). The two clubs then traded blows in the third and fourth quarters, combining for 48 and 49 points respectively, keeping the margin razor-thin throughout the closing stretch.

New York entered with slight offensive momentum—87.1 points per game over their last ten—but the Sparks' defensive form (88.1 allowed per game) proved marginal at best. Ultimately, Los Angeles's late execution in a fourth quarter that produced 28 points separated the teams. DAGGER had leaned under pregame and missed, but a live adjustment during play cashed, capturing the tightly contested nature of a game that stayed within a possession until the final buzzer.