Los Angeles Sparks @ Phoenix Mercury
Diggins-Smith leads Mercury past Sparks 81-74 to end skid
PHOENIX -- — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting to lead the Phoenix Mercury to an 81-74 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.
Diana Taurasi finished with 19 points and seven assists for the Mercury (3-8), who ended a seven-game losing streak. Diamond DeShields had 11 points and Shey Peddy pitched in with 10 points and two steals.
Nneka Ogwumike had 19 points and seven rebounds to pace the Sparks (5-7). No other Sparks starter scored more than eight. Brittney Sykes totaled 14 points, four rebounds and three assists off the bench. Reserve Chennedy Carter added 10 points and three assists.
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Matchups
Game Information
Phoenix, AZ
Referee:Billy Smith
Referee:Eric Brewton
Referee:Angel Kent
2025-26 Standings
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 20 | 6 | .769 | - | W5 |
| Golden State | 19 | 7 | .731 | 1 | W9 |
| Las Vegas | 17 | 7 | .708 | 2 | L1 |
| Dallas | 17 | 8 | .680 | 2.5 | W6 |
| Portland | 11 | 15 | .423 | 9 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 10 | 15 | .400 | 9.5 | L4 |
| Phoenix | 9 | 18 | .333 | 11.5 | W1 |
| Seattle | 6 | 21 | .222 | 14.5 | L4 |
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