Sparks Aim for Third Win Against Struggling Mercury in WNBA Showdown

The Los Angeles Sparks (6-6) are looking to secure their third consecutive victory as they face the Phoenix Mercury (4-10) on Saturday night at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. This matchup is part of the ongoing Commissioner’s Cup round-robin series.

In their last outing, the Mercury were unable to find their footing, suffering an 85-70 defeat to the Dallas Wings, which marked their second straight loss. Phoenix's Lexi Held led the team with 17 points off the bench, while Kahleah Copper contributed 13 points. Despite Alyssa Thomas's impressive performance with 10 assists and nine rebounds, the team struggled with a shooting percentage of 39.1%, compared to the Wings' 52.1% accuracy.

Conversely, the Sparks are riding high after a recent 88-83 win against Seattle, fueled by Nneka Ogwumike's 24 points in her first return to the city since joining Los Angeles in April. Kelsey Plum also shone in that game, recording 19 points, 11 assists, and four steals, while Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench. Los Angeles has shown strength on the road, boasting a 4-1 record away from home.

In their earlier encounter this season, the Sparks triumphed over the Mercury with a score of 97-88 on May 21. Plum leads Los Angeles with an impressive average of 24.8 points and 6.9 assists per game, while Ogwumike contributes 16.3 points and 8.6 rebounds. For Phoenix, Copper is the top scorer with 17.1 points per game, followed closely by Thomas, who averages 14.8 points, 7.8 assists, and 7.2 rebounds.

This WNBA clash promises to be an exciting event, so make sure not to miss the action!

For those interested in tuning in, the game will begin at 10:00 PM ET and can be watched on KTVK TV in Phoenix or streamed live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.