- Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The Los Angeles Sparks (6-6) are set to face the Phoenix Mercury (4-9) at the Mortgage Matchup Center this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Los Angeles Sparks triumphed over the Seattle Storm with a score of 88-83. The Sparks achieved a field goal percentage of 38.7% (29 of 75) and made 9 from 35 beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 25 attempts for an 84.0% success rate. On the rebounding front, Los Angeles collected 42 rebounds, with 15 being on the offensive end. Additionally, they registered 17 assists, forced 15 turnovers from their opponents, and secured 11 steals. Defensively, the Sparks allowed the Storm to shoot 46.9% from the field, giving up 30 buckets from 64 attempts. Seattle managed 14 assists and 5 steals while grabbing 42 total rebounds (14 offensive, 28 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. Seattle excelled at the free-throw line as well, hitting 14 of 16 shots (87.5%) and making 9 out of 29 from three-point range.
Nneka Ogwumike was pivotal in this matchup, scoring 24 points on 9 of 18 shooting, and played for 33 minutes while also grabbing 9 boards. She finished the game with an impressive 50.0% shooting accuracy and contributed with 1 assist.
The Sparks enter this matchup with a balanced record of 6-6 this season. They average 88.7 points per game, ranking 4th overall, with a field goal percentage of 46.4%. From 3-point territory, Los Angeles shoots at 32.7% (102 of 312) and they convert 78.7% of their free-throw attempts. As a unit, the Sparks average 31.1 rebounds per game, handing out 239 assists this season, placing them 8th in the league for assists. They average 15.0 turnovers and commit 21.6 fouls per game. On the defensive side, Los Angeles forces an average of 13.8 turnovers per game and draws 22.8 fouls. They concede 30.9% on three-point attempts and currently rank 15th in the WNBA for opponent points per game (90.4). The Sparks’ defense yields a field goal percentage of 46.9% (165 of 274) and allows 33.8 rebounds per game, standing at 13th in assists given up with a total of 271.
In their most recent game, the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Golden State Valkyries, losing 87-81. The Mercury managed 24 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 33 rebounds in the game. They turned the ball over 12 times and recorded 7 steals. The Valkyries committed 21 fouls, sending the Mercury to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 attempts for a 66.7% success rate. Phoenix shot 9 of 25 from downtown (36.0%) and finished the game hitting 30 of 65 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 46.2%. The Mercury allowed the Valkyries to connect on 27 of 61 field goals (44.3%) and let them shoot 34.5% from three (10 of 29), while Golden State hit 23 of 28 free throws (82.1%). In terms of rebounding, Phoenix allowed the Valkyries 27 total rebounds, with 6 coming from the offensive side.
Alyssa Thomas significantly contributed for the Mercury in this outing, scoring 22 points on 9 of 14 shooting (64.3%). She also secured 8 rebounds and handed out 9 assists in her 32 minutes on the floor.
The Mercury currently hold a record of 4-9 for the season. They average 18.6 fouls per game and convert 80.4% of their free-throw attempts. The team averages 18.3 assists per game, ranking 13th in the league, with 12.5 turnovers per game. With 1,061 points on the year, Phoenix scores 81.6 points per game and secures 31.8 rebounds each outing. Their shooting accuracy from the floor is 41.7%, positioning them 12th in the league. Defensively, the Mercury are 7th in points allowed per game, giving up 85.1. They allow 19.8 assists and 33.8 rebounds per game, which places them at 9th in each category. Phoenix’s defense permits opponents to shoot 38.0% from three and 79.7% from the charity stripe, while they manage to force 13.5 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 45.8% from the field (ranked 11th).
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