Sparks fall to Mercury at Galen Center in WNBA action
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks faced the Phoenix Mercury at Galen Center on August 11, 2026. Phoenix took control late, finishing with a 94-87 victory. Despite taking 14 more shots, the Sparks struggled offensively, shooting just 21.9% from three-point range. Coach Lynne Roberts noted poor ball movement and turnovers in the closing minutes hampered their performance. With this result, the Sparks remain at 12-20, while the Mercury improve to 13-22 in the WNBA standings.
- •Sparks lose 94-87 to Mercury at Galen Center.
- •Los Angeles struggles with 21.9% shooting from three-point range.
- •Sparks commit seven turnovers in the final five minutes.
- •Dearica Hamby and Rae Burrell lead Sparks with 19 points.
- •Mercury's Noemie Brochant scores a career-high 24 points.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks lose to Mercury at Galen Center in USC
"LOS ANGELES -- Different arena but the results weren't different from the last game.
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