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Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury, WNBA Commissioner's Cup

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Sparks
5-7
74-81
Final
Mercury
3-8
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Who won: Mercury 81-74

The Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 81-74 in WNBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Mortgage Matchup Center. The series is tied 2-2. The Mercury outscored the Sparks 23-15 in the 4th quarter. Skylar Diggins led the Mercury in points (29). Nneka Ogwumike led the Sparks in points (19).

Recap · Jun 5
Diggins-Smith leads Mercury past Sparks 81-74 to end skid

Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting to lead the Phoenix Mercury to an 81-74 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.

What it means

  • Season series: Series tied 2-2.
  • Sparks 3-6 on the road; Mercury 2-3 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Sep 25
Sparks fire head coach Lynne Roberts after 2 seasons
ESPN · Sep 25
Sparks' Ogwumike tears up in postgame retirement ceremony
Recap · Sep 25
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Recap · Sep 25
Wilson scores 34, Loyd adds 25 off bench, Aces head into playoffs after beating Mercury 100-82
ESPN · Sep 25
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries - Game Highlights
ESPN · Sep 25
Aces finish their season with a big win over the Mercury
Preview · Sep 23
Burton, Valkyries square off against the Sparks
Recap · Sep 23
A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed

Injuries and inactives

Sparks4th in Western Conference Division
  • Aaliyah Nye G
    Ankle, left
    Out
  • Cameron Brink F
    Ankle, right
    Out
  • Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda G
    Coach's Decision
    Out
  • Shyanne Sellers G
    Coach's Decision
    Out
Mercury4th in Western Conference Division
  • Jovana Nogic G
    Not Injury Related
    Out
  • Kara Dunn G
    Coach's Decision
    Out
  • Kelsey Plum G
    Lower Leg, left
    Out

Head to head

Series tied 2-2
Last meeting: Sparks 99, Mercury 94 (May 25)

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Game info

Venue
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ · Attendance 10,151
Officials
Billy Smith (Referee), Eric Brewton (Referee), Angel Kent (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesSeries tied 2-2

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