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Mercury visit Sparks as both teams struggle for playoff hopes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Mercury visit Sparks as both teams struggle for playoff hopes

Summary

The Phoenix Mercury (12-22) are visiting the Los Angeles Sparks (12-19) at USC’s Galen Center on August 11, 2026. Kelsey Plum will not play for the Mercury due to a left calf injury suffered in a recent loss to the Washington Mystics. The Mercury are currently on a three-game losing streak. The Sparks, having lost eight of their last 10 games, recently fell short to the Golden State Valkyries despite a late surge. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in a tight playoff race with only a handful of games left in the season.

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Status Watch

•Kelsey Plum out for the Mercury due to injury.
•Mercury on a three-game losing streak.
•Sparks have lost eight of their last 10 games.
•Los Angeles trailing Dallas Wings for playoff spot.
•Key players include Alyssa Thomas and Nneka Ogwumike.

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Kelsey Plum won’t play in her return to L.A. on Tuesday night as the Phoenix Mercury (12-22) visit the Los Angeles Sparks (12-19) at USC’s Galen Center with the playoff hopes of both teams fading. How to Watch Phoenix Mercury…
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