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Phoenix Mercury trying to balance patience and urgency after loss to Los Angeles Sparks

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PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have had their fair share of highs and lows this year, but with the season nearing its halfway point, it’s becoming increasingly important for the club to find stability. Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) drives against Sparks guard Jihyun Park (6) during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on June 13, 2026.

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Kelsey Plum scores a career-high 43 points in the Sparks' OT win over the Mercury

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PHOENIX (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points, offsetting Kahleah Copper's career-best 41-point effort and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime Saturday night to improve to 3-2 in Commissioner's Cup play. Nneka Ogwumike hit a jumper to start OT, Plum followed with two free throws and reserve Cameron Brink added a four-point play as Los Angeles (7-6) scored the first eight points in the extra session en route to its third straight victory. Plu...

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Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark lead the Fever past the Sun, 85-75

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Sophie Cunningham hit three 3-pointers and scored the final 11 points for Indiana, helping the Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 85-75 on Saturday night to improve to 4-1 in Commissioner's Cup play. Caitlin Clark had 25 points and five assists as Indiana (8-5) closed within a half-game of East-leading New York in Cup play, with the top teams in each conference playing for the title June 30. Clark made her fifth 3-pointer — following an offensive foul on Brittney Griner — for a 72-65 lead with 5:...

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