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The Sparks beat the Mercury 97–88 in Phoenix on May 21, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  LA | 25 | 35 | 22 | 15 | 97 |
  PHX | 24 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 88 |
Los Angeles SparksPhoenix Mercury| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 34 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 6-14 | 4-10 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 31 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 5-11 | 2-2 |
| Dearica Hamby | 30 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 7-11 | 2-3 |
| Erica Wheeler | 26 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Ariel Atkins | 24 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4-8 | 3-7 |
| Rae Burrell | 22 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 4-9 | 2-5 |
| Cameron Brink | 19 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-2 |
| Jihyun Park | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Chance Gray | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Kate Martin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 97 | 31 | 23 | 31-64 | 15-32 |
| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 36 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 7-20 | 1-7 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 35 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 7-13 | 0-0 |
| Jovana Nogic | 30 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 5-11 | 3-6 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 30 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-5 |
| Natasha Mack | 28 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| Noemie Brochant | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
| Kiana Williams | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Marta Suarez | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 33 | 17 | 29-69 | 8-25 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA | 31-64 | 48% | 15-32 47% |
| PHX | 29-69 | 42% | 7-24 29% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
LA offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
PHX offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LA defense in 2
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LAPHXExpected pace: about 83 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
LAPHXCrew chiefGina Cross · also working Jason Alabanza, Catherine Chang
Counts per game across his last 34 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 35.3 | 26.8 | 1.5 | 5.5 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 32.0 | 16.5 | 6.8 | 2.0 |
| Dearica Hamby | 29.8 | 17.0 | 7.3 | 2.3 |
| Rae Burrell | 27.5 | 7.5 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Erica Wheeler | 25.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 4.8 |
| Cameron Brink | 15.3 | 7.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 |
| Chance Gray | 11.3 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Ta'Niya Latson | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 33.6 | 17.8 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 33.2 | 16.6 | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 29.4 | 11.0 | 6.6 | 1.6 |
| Natasha Mack | 26.0 | 10.4 | 8.6 | 1.6 |
| Jovana Nogic | 25.0 | 15.4 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Noemie Brochant | 16.4 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 13.7 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Kiana Williams | 13.4 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
LA offenseper gamePHX defenseRank among 15 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2026 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
LA offense vs PHX defensePHX offense vs LA defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
LAForAgainst49% of LA's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
LA 3series7 PHX| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | PHX 94 | LA 87 | PHX+7 | +7 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | PHX 86 | LA 82 | PHX+4 | +4 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | LA 111 | PHX 102 | LA+9 | +9 |
| May 21, 2026 | LA 97 | PHX 88 | LA+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | LA 88 | PHX 83 | LA+5 | +5 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | PHX 92 | LA 84 | PHX+8 | +8 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | PHX 85 | LA 80 | PHX+5 | +5 |
| May 21, 2025 | LA 86 | PHX 89 | PHX+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 | PHX 85 | LA 81 | PHX+4 | +4 |
| Jul 7, 2024 | PHX 84 | LA 78 | PHX+6 | +6 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
