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The Mercury beat the Sparks 86–82 in Los Angeles on Jul 22, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  PHX | 19 | 24 | 17 | 26 | 86 |
  LA | 18 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 82 |
Phoenix MercuryLos Angeles Sparks| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 36 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 5-9 | 0-0 |
| Kahleah Copper | 30 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 10-16 | 1-4 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 27 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4-9 | 1-5 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 24 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 6-14 | 2-7 |
| Noemie Brochant | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-7 |
| Natasha Mack | 15 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5-8 | 0-0 |
| Lexi Held | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 86 | 33 | 28 | 35-74 | 7-27 |
| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Burrell | 34 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 7-16 | 3-7 |
| Ariel Atkins | 33 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 5-9 | 3-6 |
| Dearica Hamby | 31 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 7-12 | 0-0 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 30 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-1 |
| Erica Wheeler | 26 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1-6 | 0-2 |
| Cameron Brink | 19 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2-9 | 1-5 |
| Chance Gray | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Kiana Williams | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Jihyun Park | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Kate Martin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 82 | 37 | 20 | 28-70 | 9-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHX | 35-74 | 47% | 5-24 21% |
| LA | 28-70 | 40% | 9-24 38% |
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.
PHX offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LA defense in 2
LA offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PHX defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 15 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
PHXLAExpected pace: about 83 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 15 teams, 1st = best.
PHXLACrew chiefRoy Gulbeyan · also working Marcy Williams, Blanca Burns
Counts per game across his last 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Thomas | 33.8 | 13.6 | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Kahleah Copper | 31.9 | 22.1 | 4.5 | 1.6 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 27.3 | 10.0 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Natasha Mack | 24.1 | 6.6 | 7.9 | 1.4 |
| Noemie Brochant | 23.6 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 23.5 | 9.5 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 22.8 | 10.8 | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Lexi Held | 21.8 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | 34.0 | 19.8 | 2.6 | 6.6 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 31.3 | 18.7 | 9.7 | 3.2 |
| Dearica Hamby | 29.1 | 14.2 | 7.5 | 1.8 |
| Rae Burrell | 28.7 | 14.7 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Erica Wheeler | 27.7 | 9.1 | 1.9 | 5.3 |
| Ariel Atkins | 26.9 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Cameron Brink | 17.1 | 9.3 | 4.3 | 0.6 |
| Kiana Williams | 13.5 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
PHX offenseper gameLA 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
PHX offense vs LA defenseLA offense vs PHX 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.
PHXForAgainst49% of PHX's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
LAForAgainst49% of LA'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.
PHX 7series3 LA| 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.
