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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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Phoenix hosts Los Angeles following Ogwumike's 24-point game

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Los Angeles Sparks (6-6, 4-3 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (4-10, 3-6 Western Conference) Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points in the Sparks' 88-83 victory over the Seattle Storm. The Mercury have gone 3-6 against Western Conference teams. Phoenix gives up 85.1 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.3 points per game. The Sparks are 4-3 in Western Conference play. Los Angeles ran...

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Paige Bueckers scores season-high 31 and the Wings beat the Mercury 85-70

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Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 on Thursday night. Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half on 11-of-14 shooting, capped by a 3-pointer with 54.2 seconds left to give the Wings a 45-33 lead. Dallas also outscored Phoenix 25-16 in the third quarter.

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White House Snubbed Las Vegas Aces Despite Winning 2025 Finals

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The White House may have not received the memo that the Las Vegas Aces are the reigning WNBA champions. The Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals thanks to their dynamic duo of A'ja Wilson (28.5 points and 11.8 rebounds per game) and Jackie Young (20.3 points per game). They also ...

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Biggest surprises from WNBA season so far: Lynx thrive without Phee, Liberty surge, Sparks & Mercury continue to struggle

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down some of the biggest surprises of the WNBA season so far - for better or for worse. The Minnesota Lynx’s ability to stay on top continues to impress, while the Los Angeles Sparks are still searching for answers on the defensive end.

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