Los Angeles Sparks W vs Phoenix Mercury W — 87:94, NBA W
NBA W
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Crypto.com Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Sparks W | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 87 |
| Phoenix Mercury W | 23 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 94 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Los Angeles Sparks W | Phoenix Mercury W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 32/74 | 31/60 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/32 | 9/25 |
| Free Throws | 16/22 | 23/30 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 36 |
| Assists | 25 | 22 |
| Steals | 11 | 12 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 24 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Los Angeles Sparks W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. BurrellS | 34:53 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 6-21 | 0-8 | 7-8 |
| N. OgwumikeS | 32:30 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 6-14 | 2-4 | 4-4 |
| A. AtkinsS | 31:55 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| D. HambyS | 31:32 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 8-8 | 0-0 | 3-5 |
| Erica WheelerS | 29:54 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3-11 | 1-7 | 0-0 |
| C. Brink | 15:58 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-3 | 1-1 |
| C. Gray | 07:53 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| T. Morgan | 06:25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Ji-Hyun Park | 05:19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| K. Williams | 03:41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 87 | 33 | 25 | 32-74 | 7-32 | 16-22 |
Phoenix Mercury W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. CopperS | 35:07 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 7-16 | 1-5 | 3-4 |
| A. ThomasS | 33:08 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 6-7 |
| Noemie BrochantS | 30:06 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 10-13 | 3-6 | 1-3 |
| D. BonnerS | 27:00 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 5-6 |
| Sami WhitcombS | 22:10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2-6 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Valeriane Vukosavljevic | 19:46 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 4-4 |
| N. Mack | 13:00 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| A. Held | 12:51 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 2-4 |
| M. Suarez Rodriguez | 06:52 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 94 | 36 | 22 | 31-60 | 9-25 | 23-30 |
Game Recap
The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Phoenix Mercury 94-87, earning a seven-point win in a competitive WNBA matchup. Los Angeles finished stronger in the key moments, using balanced scoring and efficient ball movement to hold off a Phoenix team that had multiple offensive contributors.
Key Takeaways
- →Phoenix Mercury W has a superior Net Rating of 1
- →The market slightly favors the Los Angeles Sparks with a 53
- →Both teams have equal rest with 2 days off and similar recent schedules, but the Los Angeles Sparks have a slight edge at home despite their subpar home record
- →Both teams are at full strength, with no significant injuries reported, which means the game will likely be decided by current form and home advantage
- →The Los Angeles Sparks have a slight edge due to their home court advantage and slightly better offensive efficiency, as indicated by their higher eFG% and TS%