Sparks fall to Mercury in close contest, struggle with turnovers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks lost to the Phoenix Mercury 86-82 on July 22, 2026, in a closely contested WNBA matchup. The Sparks had a chance to tie with 20 seconds remaining, but Dearica Hamby missed a potential equalizing lay-up. The team struggled with 18 turnovers, allowing the Mercury to score 17 points off those mistakes. Rae Burrell led the Sparks with 20 points, while Kahleah Copper scored 21 for the Mercury. This loss marks the Sparks' fifth consecutive defeat as they head into the All-Star break, with a record of 10-16.
- •Sparks trail by 8 with under three minutes to play.
- •Rae Burrell scores 20 points for Los Angeles.
- •Mercury capitalize on Sparks' 18 turnovers.
- •Next game for Sparks is against New York after the All-Star break.
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Sparks lose to Mercury in another close game
"LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks have been so close so many times.
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