Phoenix Mercury W vs Los Angeles Sparks W — 88:97, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, May 22, 2026 • Mortgage Matchup Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Mercury W | 24 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 88 |
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 25 | 35 | 22 | 15 | 97 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Phoenix Mercury W | Los Angeles Sparks W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 29/69 | 31/64 |
| 3-Pointers | 8/25 | 15/32 |
| Free Throws | 22/29 | 20/22 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 31 |
| Assists | 17 | 23 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. CopperS | 35:43 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 7-20 | 1-7 | 7-10 |
| A. ThomasS | 35:27 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 7-13 | 0-0 | 9-11 |
| D. BonnerS | 29:42 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-5 | 2-2 |
| J. NogicS | 29:42 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 5-11 | 3-6 | 2-3 |
| N. MackS | 27:59 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Noemie Brochant | 14:41 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| K. Williams | 11:27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| M. Suarez Rodriguez | 08:56 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 06:01 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Q. Carter | 00:24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 33 | 17 | 29-69 | 8-25 | 22-29 |
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. PlumS | 33:44 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 6-14 | 4-10 | 0-0 |
| N. OgwumikeS | 31:14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 5-11 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| D. HambyS | 29:34 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 7-11 | 2-3 | 11-11 |
| Erica WheelerS | 26:08 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| A. AtkinsS | 24:03 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4-8 | 3-7 | 0-1 |
| R. Burrell | 21:33 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| C. Brink | 19:12 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 5-6 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 10:56 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| C. Gray | 02:19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| K. Martin | 01:18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 97 | 31 | 23 | 31-64 | 15-32 | 20-22 |
Game Recap
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Phoenix Mercury 97-88, earning a nine-point win in a competitive WNBA matchup. Los Angeles used efficient shot-making and strong ball movement to separate late, while Phoenix stayed within reach behind a balanced scoring effort from its top contributors.
Key Takeaways
- →Phoenix Mercury W holds a significant advantage in Net Rating (-0
- →The Phoenix Mercury are slightly favored with a 57
- →Phoenix Mercury W have a slight edge with a better recent form and home court advantage, winning 50% of their home games
- →Phoenix Mercury W holds a significant advantage in the Courtframe Power Index, suggesting stronger overall performance
- →Phoenix Mercury W have a slight edge with a better home performance and a higher Courtframe Power Index compared to Los Angeles Sparks W