Phoenix Mercury @ Los Angeles Sparks
Diggins-Smith scores 21, Phoenix ends 4-game losing streak
LOS ANGELES -- — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 21 points, Brianna Turner had 15 points, eight rebounds and three steals and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-66 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Brittney Griner added 14 points and eight rebounds to help Phoenix (6-7) avenge an 85-80 loss to the Sparks on Wednesday. The Mercury next play on June 27 against Minnesota.
Diggins-Smith scored 14 points in the first half and Griner added nine to help Phoenix build a 44-36 lead.
Erica Wheeler scored 17 points for Los Angeles (5-6). Brittney Sykes had 14 points and Bria Holmes added 11. The Sparks were 16 of 22 from the free-throw line compared to 25 of 31 for Phoenix.
It was played at the Los Angeles Convention Center due to a NBA playoff game at Staples Center.
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Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Che Flores
Referee:Toni Patillo
Referee:Matt Kallio
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W3 |
| Golden State | 5 | 2 | .714 | - | W2 |
| Portland | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Dallas | 5 | 3 | .625 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Las Vegas | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1 | L2 |
| Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 5 | .375 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 6 | .250 | 3.5 | L4 |
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