- Matchup: Phoenix Mercury vs Los Angeles Sparks
- Event Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
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The crypto.com Arena will host an exciting clash as the Los Angeles Sparks (10-15) face off against the Phoenix Mercury (9-18) on Wednesday.
In their previous matchup, the Phoenix Mercury triumphed over the Connecticut Sun with a final score of 72-63. The Mercury showcased a shooting performance with a field goal percentage of 41.3% (26 of 63), hitting 2 out of 15 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 18 of 23 shots for a solid rate of 78.3%. On the boards, Phoenix secured 32 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards. They also distributed 19 assists while forcing their opponents into 21 turnovers and recording 11 steals. Defensively, the Mercury held the Sun to a shooting percentage of 37.9%, as the opponent made 22 of 58 attempts. Connecticut managed 9 assists and 6 steals during the game, alongside 35 total rebounds (9 offensive, 26 defensive) and 4 blocks. The Sun shot 78.9% from the charity stripe, hitting 15 of 19 attempts, while straying from the perimeter with 4 made baskets out of 14 attempts.
DeWanna Bonner was a standout player, contributing 21 points with an impressive shooting accuracy of 53.8% (7 of 13) over 29 minutes, also collecting 6 rebounds, though she did not register any assists.
The Mercury enter this matchup with a record of 9-18 this season. Averaging 82.9 points per game places them 11th in the league, with a shooting accuracy of 43.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 32.4% (211 of 651) and they convert 79.2% from the free-throw line. As a unit, the Mercury average 31.4 rebounds per game and have recorded 519 assists this year, landing them 12th in the league for team passing. They average 13.2 turnovers and commit 18.0 fouls per contest. On the defensive side, they force 13.1 turnovers each game while allowing 21.0 personal fouls. Opponents shoot 46.5% against them (355 of 568), and they give up an average of 33.5 rebounds and rank 13th in assists conceded with 561. The Mercury are allowing 37.2% shooting from three-point range and currently rank 9th in points allowed per game (86.7).
The Los Angeles Sparks were defeated in their last game, losing 90-82 to the Dallas Wings. They gathered a total of 30 rebounds (25 defensive and 5 offensive) and committed 13 turnovers while generating 9 steals in the game. The Wings recorded 21 personal fouls, giving the Sparks 11 free-throw attempts, which they converted at a high rate of 90.9% (10 of 11). From beyond the arc, Los Angeles made 6 out of 21 attempts (28.6%) and shot 48.5% overall from the floor (33 of 68). The Sparks allowed the Wings to shoot 49.3% (34 of 69) while permitting 34 total rebounds (10 offensive).
Nneka Ogwumike was a key player for the Sparks, shooting 58.3% (7 of 12) and contributing 10 rebounds along with 17 points in 33 minutes of play, also dishing out 3 assists.
Los Angeles holds a record of 10-15 for the season. They’ve scored a total of 2,213 points (88.5 per game) and average 31.0 rebounds per contest. The Sparks commit 20.4 fouls per game and enjoy a free-throw shooting percentage of 79.3%. Offensively, the Sparks are shooting 46.0% from the field, placing them 5th in the WNBA. They average 20.9 assists per game (5th in the league) and commit 14.2 turnovers. Defensively, the Sparks rank 15th in points allowed per game, giving up 93.6. Their defense allows opponents to shoot 33.8% from three-point range (230 of 681) and 79.0% from the free-throw line. They surrender 22.3 assists and 35.6 rebounds per game, ranking 14th in both categories. They force opponents into an average of 13.8 turnovers while allowing a shooting percentage of 47.6% (14th in the WNBA).
Who will come out on top in this WNBA game against the spread?
Pick: Choose Phoenix
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