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Phoenix Mercury earn victory over Sparks with Brochant's standout performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:07 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Phoenix Mercury earn victory over Sparks with Brochant's standout performance

Summary

The Phoenix Mercury secured a 94-87 win against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 11, 2026, concluding their challenging five-game road trip. Noémie Brochant delivered a career-high performance, scoring 24 points and achieving five steals, joining Caitlin Clark as the only rookies to post such numbers in a game. This win comes after the Mercury ended a three-game losing streak and improves their season record to 13-22. The team now returns home for a five-game homestand, starting with a match against the Portland Fire on August 16.

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Status Watch

•Mercury win moves their season record to 13-22.
•Brochant joins Clark with 20+ points and 5+ steals as a rookie.
•Alyssa Thomas contributed with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.
•The Mercury shot 52% from the field despite 24 turnovers.
•Next game for Phoenix is on August 16 against the Portland Fire.

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5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Noémie Brochant joins Caitlin Clark in rookie history in Mercury win over Sparks

What they're saying

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LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Mercury’s 94-87 win over the Los Angeles Sparks concluded a tough five-game road trip and was highlighted by forward Noémie Brochant’s career night, putting her in elite rookie company alongside Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Phoenix had been on a three-game skid coming into Los Angeles, with tough losses in the eastern part of the country before returning west looking to end the trip on a high note.
— Yahoo Sports

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