Los Angeles Sparks @ Phoenix Mercury
Plum leads Los Angeles against Phoenix after 28-point performance
Los Angeles Sparks (1-3, 0-1 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (2-3, 1-2 Western Conference)
Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks visits the Phoenix Mercury after Kelsey Plum scored 28 points in the Sparks' 106-96 loss to the Toronto Tempo.
Phoenix went 13-11 in Western Conference play and 15-7 at home during the 2025-26 season. The Mercury shot 43.3% from the field and 34.0% from 3-point range last season.
Los Angeles went 10-14 in Western Conference action and 21-23 overall during the 2025-26 season. The Sparks averaged 20.7 assists per game on 30.7 made field goals last season.
INJURIES: Mercury: Sami Whitcomb: out (knee), Monique Akoa Makani: out (not injury related).
Sparks: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Phoenix, AZ
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | W4 |
| Golden State | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2.5 | L2 |
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