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The Mercury beat the Sparks 94–87 in Los Angeles on Aug 11, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  PHX | 23 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 94 |
  LA | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 87 |
Phoenix MercuryLos Angeles Sparks| PHX | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahleah Copper | 35 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 7-16 | 1-5 |
| Alyssa Thomas | 33 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 5-8 | 0-0 |
| Noemie Brochant | 30 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 10-13 | 3-6 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 27 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Sami Whitcomb | 22 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2-6 | 2-5 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Natasha Mack | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| Lexi Held | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Marta Suarez | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 94 | 36 | 22 | 31-60 | 9-25 |
| LA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Burrell | 35 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 6-21 | 0-8 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 33 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 6-14 | 2-4 |
| Dearica Hamby | 32 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 8-8 | 0-0 |
| Ariel Atkins | 32 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-5 |
| Erica Wheeler | 30 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3-11 | 1-7 |
| Cameron Brink | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-3 |
| Chance Gray | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Tonie Morgan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Jihyun Park | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Kiana Williams | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 87 | 33 | 25 | 32-74 | 7-32 |
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 | 31-59 | 53% | 9-23 39% |
| LA | 32-74 | 43% | 7-32 22% |
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. 1 heave from beyond half court is left off the map. 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 chiefFatou Cissoko-Stephens · also working Charles Watson, 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 | 34.6 | 14.9 | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Kahleah Copper | 33.5 | 21.8 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| DeWanna Bonner | 29.6 | 12.0 | 7.7 | 2.1 |
| Kelsey Plum | 22.3 | 17.3 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Noemie Brochant | 21.8 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Monique Akoa Makani | 21.4 | 8.5 | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Valeriane Ayayi | 20.4 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| Natasha Mack | 17.3 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 0.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Burrell | 31.0 | 15.1 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Nneka Ogwumike | 30.3 | 18.4 | 8.8 | 3.6 |
| Dearica Hamby | 29.7 | 16.7 | 7.0 | 2.6 |
| Ariel Atkins | 28.7 | 10.1 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Erica Wheeler | 27.8 | 11.2 | 2.1 | 6.3 |
| Cameron Brink | 19.4 | 9.1 | 5.4 | 1.6 |
| Kiana Williams | 12.8 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Jihyun Park | 11.0 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
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.
