Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury - September 18, 2024

PHX

85

FinalSep 17

81

LAS

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 19-20, 1ST 14, 2ND 22, 3RD 28, 4TH 21, TOT 85

Mercury(19-20)

Sparks logo, Sparks 7-32, 1ST 14, 2ND 30, 3RD 10, 4TH 27, TOT 81

Sparks(7-32)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

14

22

28

21

85

14

30

10

27

81

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01:53

Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯

Mercury forward was feeling it in LA

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

01:59

Mystics Win 7-Straight 🏛️

Washington HALTS Kelsey Plum, Mercury's surge

02:00

Valkyries Nearly Blow 4Q Lead 😭

Sparks almost complete comeback but Golden State locks in down the stretch

01:26

New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)

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Cheryl Reeve’s ruthless critique may be just what the Lynx need after loss to Sparks Coming off a ten-game winning streak, you could expect the Lynx to be pretty happy with where they are, but after a streak-ending surprise loss to the Sparks, C

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1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️Bite-sized takes on every club so far 📲

02:00

Sparks Snap Lynx Win Streak ⚡️

Los Angeles pops off and defeats Minnesota

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Sparks still have a chance to make up for egregious Dominique Malonga mistakeDominique Malonga just scored 31 points against the Liberty, reminding the Sparks of what they gave up for a short Kelsey Plum experience.

00:22

Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

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Reese's 4th Straight Double-Double ♨️Atlanta takes care of Plum and Phoenix

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WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀First look at 'Sirens' logo and colors. (📸 via @clevelandwnba)

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Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊Breaking down every team's title chances after Sunday's trade deadline ➡️

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Mercury's risky Kelsey Plum gamble is already looking like a masterstrokeThe Phoenix Mercury paid a heavy price to acquire Kelsey Plum, but it's already proving to be a coup of a deal.

01:57

Mercury Trio Pop OFF 🤩

Alyssa Thomas, Plum and Kahleah Copper dominate in Kelsey's debut

Plum's 1st Mercury Points 🎯

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IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨 Kelsey Plum scores her first bucket as a Phoenix Mercury! PHX-SEA | USA Network Tap to watch: https://t.co/lHLFMYSFcY

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Kelsey Plum Traded to MercuryPhoenix acquiring 5x WNBA All-Star guard from Sparks (Shams)

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Kelsey Plum Thanks LA 💛Ready for her chapter in Phoenix after trade to Mercury 📸

01:58

Sparks End Losing Streak 👊

LA wins first game after Plum trade

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Grading Kelsey Plum Trade 🔠Breaking down late-night blockbuster deal between Sparks and Mercury 📲

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Kelsey Plum trade just handed the Sparks a second chance they shouldn't wasteThe Phoenix Mercury have acquired Kelsey Plum's services, in turn granting the Los Angeles Sparks an opportunity they can't afford to pass up.

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Mercury’s blockbuster Kelsey Plum gamble could easily backfireThe Mercury made a bold move by trading for Kelsey Plum that could quickly come back to bite them.

01:57

Sabrina's Near Triple-Dub 🤏

Liberty star put on a clinic in Phoenix

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Phee Expected To Stay on Lynx5x All-Star likely to remain in Minnesota despite trade rumors (ESPN)

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Stewie Top 10 in Scoring 📈Liberty star passes Candace Parker who happened to be on the call. Tap to watch 🎥

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The Sparks' Kelsey Plum question isn't a good look for the teamLos Angeles might be setting up to trade Kelsey Plum ahead of (or even on) the August 2 WNBA trade deadline.

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Sparks' Asking Price on PlumLA 'asking for the world' in any trade for 5x All-Star guard (ESPN)

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Kelsey Plum Trade Packages 🎯Top suitors, potential deals for Sparks star ahead of Sunday's deadline ➡️

01:59

Mercury Stun Valks 🔥

Thomas, Copper secure comeback win combining for 52 PTS

01:57

Liberty-Sparks Highlights

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Phee, Plum Could Be TradedLynx and Sparks superstars among players who may move at the deadline (The Athletic)

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NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮Are you copping? 🎥

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Updated WNBA Mock Draft 🔢Full first-round predictions as the race for JuJu Watkins intensifies ➡️

00:27

Dunk in WNBA All-Star Game 💥

Dominique Malonga throws it down months after Unrivaled slam

02:04

Jonquel Jones Fries Team Coop 🍳

Liberty star's dominant double-double helps Team Spoon get the win

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Jonquel Jones Wins ASG MVP 🤩Liberty star put on a masterclass vs. Team Coop

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Team Spoon Wins ASG ⭐Jonquel Jones drops near triple-double to lead team to 129-122 win over Team Coop 📲

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WNBA To Launch Replay CenterLeague announces new investment initiative to start the 2027 season

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Azzi Wins 3-Point ContestWings' No. 1 pick becomes first rookie to ever win the event

01:20

Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

A score of 30 to win the 3-point contest as a rookie

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Obama Surprises WNBA All-StarsFormer President made an appearance at practice in Chicago

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Brink's 'Malibu Melt' Kicks 🌴Sparks forward releases New Balance sneaker pack inspired by LA's sunset 📸

01:29

A'ja Still WNBA's Top Dog 😤

It's not Olivia, Caitlin or Paige's league...yet

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WNBA Star's Bron Reaction 😯Philly native Kahleah Copper was at All-Star podium when news dropped 📲

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Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕Dream star shares first look. See it here 📲

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands at the All-Star break ➡️

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Plum Out Of All-Star GameSparks star (lower leg) expects to return to action next week

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WNBA Meeting on Player SafetyLeague releases statement on recent increase in racist, hateful and abusive messaging towards players

02:00

Alyssa Thomas Double-Double on Sparks 👊

Mercury star was sensational in win over rivals

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WNBA 3-Pt Contest Set 🎯Mabrey, Fudd headline field. All 6 participants here 📲

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3 Stars Declined 3-Pt Contest ❌Caitlin, Sabrina and Kayla McBride decided not to participate (ESPN)

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Paige Won't Play TonightWings star out vs. Liberty after collision during Sunday's game

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DeWanna Bonner delivers rare Mercury bright spot with career milestoneDeWanna Bonner added another milestone to her long list of accomplishments.

02:00

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

Mercury vet scores season-high 21 points to lead team to 72-63 win

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Paige Drops 25 On Sparks 😮‍💨

Wings star needed all of them in win over LA

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Sparks-Sky Highlights

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🚨 Caitlin Clark Drops 45 & 10

First-ever 40 and 10 game in WNBA history while also breaking a franchise scoring record

Ogwumike Sets Sparks Record ⚡

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No. 1. 💜💛 Nneka Ogwumike has passed Lisa Leslie to become the @LASparks' all-time leading scorer with 6,265 career points. Since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft, Ogwumike has helped lead the Sparks to a WNBA championship, earned league MVP honors, and

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WNBA All-Star Rosters 📝🐺 Bueckers x Stewie 🤝 A'ja links with Caitlin Clark 📲 Full teams after draft

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Phoenix's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Mercury players were among Phoenix's top athletes of the century ➡️

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Sparks’ struggles make Rae Burrell’s breakout season all the more importantIt hasn't been a great season for the Sparks as a whole, but Rae Burrell is putting up the best numbers of her career.

01:56

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

'The Spectacle' combines with Kayla McBride to drop 70 in win over Mercury 🎥

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The Sparks' woes started at least two WNBA seasons agoThe Los Angeles Sparks fired GM Raegan Pebley last week, but the problems with the team go back several years.

01:30

Aces Beat Mercury By 48 🫣

A'ja, Vegas put BTA on Phoenix on national television

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LA Sparks Part Ways with GMZach Knowlton, Nate Nielsen to serve as interim in place of Raegan Pebley

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Season-defining Mercury decision looms as struggles continue The Phoenix Mercury must make a critical decision as their season goes from bad to worse.

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Aces' Historic Win 🎰2nd largest point differential in WNBA history

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Sky-Sparks Highlights

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Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️Duel between Paige and Marina Mabrey is most attended regular season game in WNBA history 📸

01:57

Kelsey Mitchell Outduels Alyssa Thomas 🤫

Fever star drops 29 in primetime matchup

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Reeve Becomes Winningest HC 🙌Lynx coach breaks record for most wins in WNBA history 📸

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Fever-Sparks Final Box ScoreTap for stats, highlights from LA and Indiana 📲

01:57

Fever-Sparks Highlights

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Clark Returns Tonight 👀Caitlin (back) to play vs. Sparks, but will sit Thursday vs. Mercury 🎥

01:26

Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 😬

Top names that missed out on the roster 🎥

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Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exitThe Aces waived Chennedy Carter, giving struggling teams an opportunity to pick u a high-level scorer if they’re willing to take the risk.

01:58

Sky-Mercury Highlights

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WNBA All-Star Reserves 💫Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum headline list. Full roster here 📲

01:56

Storm Blow Out Sparks 😮‍💨

Flau'jae drops 23 points as LA loses 3rd game in a row

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The Sparks made the only Kate Martin decision they could haveThe Los Angeles Sparks signed Kate Martin to a contract for the rest of the 2026 WNBA season, the appropriate plan for a player who brings a lot to the team.

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Sparks must take advantage of strange Betnijah Laney-Hamilton situation in New YorkBetnijah Laney-Hamilton wasn’t in Chris DeMarco’s rotation in the last two games. If he’s not lpaying her, the Sparks should inquire about a trade.

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ESPN Legend Defends Caitlin ClarkLinda Cohn rips 'stupidity' of WNBA players' All-Star voting 🎥

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Clark Makes 5-Min Statement🎙️Caitlin addresses media for first time since Alyssa Thomas incident. Watch here 📲

01:59

Storm-Mercury Highlights

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WNBA All-Star Starters ⭐A'ja and rookie sensation Olivia Miles headline player poll. Full list here 📲

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5 Trade Deadline Ideas 💡Swaps involving Kelsey, Arike, more that could improve playoff contenders ➡️

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Alyssa Thomas Calls Out WNBAMercury star says league 'remains silent' after receiving death threats over Clark altercation

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One Sparks player is built to step up in Kelsey Plum's absence The Los Angeles Sparks are in a tough spot right now, but, luckily, they have one guard who can step up.

01:59

Copper Goes Off on Tempo 😈

Mercury star drops 27 as Toronto falls 89-80 without Marina Mabrey

01:59

Kelsey Mitchell Dominates Sparks 🧨

Fever star drops 26 in Caitlin Clark's absence

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Citron COLD-BLOODED in 4OT Win 🥶Mystics star didn't flinch in historical victory over Fire 📲

01:19

HISTORIC 4OT WNBA GAME 🎞️

Most combined points EVER in 2nd quadruple-OT game in WNBA history

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Lynne Roberts’ Sparks future may depend on ability to make bold prediction realityThe Sparks still struggle defensively, but Lynne Roberts is determined to fix it.

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Underrated offseason addition is finally answering glaring Mercury needThe Phoenix Mercury have finally gotten some wins and great production from Valeriane Ayayi.

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Sophie on Viral Point Meme 🤣Fever guard couldn't help herself 🎥

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Mercury HC on AT's SuspensionNate Tibbetts doesn't think WNBA conducted a 'thorough investigation'

01:42

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

Sky center sets new WNBA record for most FGM without a miss

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WNBA Icons Advocate for ClarkCandace, Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve want better protection for players

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Fever HC on Thomas SuspensionStephanie White appreciates league for postgame review of Flagrant 2 foul

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🚨 WNBA Suspends Alyssa ThomasMercury star punished one game for making contact with 'fist to the throat area' of Caitlin Clark

01:17

🚨 Marina Mabrey Scores 53 🤯

Tied for most points EVER in a WNBA game while also tying 3PM record

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2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆Full list of stars in the running for prestigious accolades 📲

Vid of Clark Hit on Ground 😬

00:15

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Mercury Troll Fever, ClarkPhoenix appears to be sending a message 📲

02:00

Copper, Thomas TORCH Fever 🧯

Mercury duo combine for 52 in Indy

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Brink Shares Pic of Injury 😳Sparks star posts gruesome ankle sprain that sidelined her 📸

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The Sparks are once again faced with a familiar problemThe Los Angeles Sparks will be forced to play without Kelsey Plum for four weeks after she suffered an injury to her lower left leg.

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Caitlin Clark Injures BackFever star will not return vs. Mercury

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WNBA All-Star Voting UpdateFever duo leading the league so far. Full results here 📲

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Kelsey Plum Out 4 WeeksSparks star dealing with lower leg injury

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Clark Calls Out 'Ridiculous' TechFever star unhappy with technical for clapping after scuffle with Mercury

01:59

Caitlin Outduels Alyssa Thomas ⚔️

Fever star shines in 2H after going down early to Mercury

00:23

Nneka Ogwumike Game Winner 👌

Sparks forward helps complete 17-point comeback with buzzer beater 🎥

01:57

Liberty-Sparks Highlights

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Los Angeles Sparks have to immediately make a Kate Martin decision The Los Angeles Sparks will be forced to make a decision about what to do with Kate Martin's contract as soon as this week.

01:58

Mercury Snaps Losing Streak 🌵

Phoenix gets back on track with blowout win against Storm

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Angel Reese Breaks Record 🤫Dream star reflects on becoming fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 rebounds 🎥

01:30

🚨Marina Mabrey Makes 9 Threes

Tempo star ties WNBA record just one week after Chelsea Gray's historic night

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Re-Drafting the 2024 Class 🔄How Caitlin, Angel and Co. stack up two years later ➡️

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The writing’s already on the wall for Kate Martin’s future with the SparksKate Martin has already played most of the games she can appear in on a developmental contract, so the Sparks have to make a choice about her future.

01:57

A'ja Has Field Day vs. Mercury 💪

Aces star continues dominance over Phoenix in WNBA Finals rematch

01:28

Don't Panic About The Aces Yet 😰

This has happened before...

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Cam Brink Sprains AnkleSparks star set to miss undisclosed amount of time

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Top All-Star Vote-Getters 👀A'ja and Paige lead the ballot. Full list here 📲

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WNBA Adding Six Games 📈League announces 50-game regular season starting in 2027

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Sparks' Cameron Brink injury couldn't come at a worse timeCameron Brink is out with an injury again, a reality that will have a big impact on how the Los Angeles Sparks perform against the Minnesota Lynx tonight.

01:59

Valkyries Cruise Past Sparks 💨

Golden State takes control from start to finish against LA

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Updated Top 25 Player Rankings 📊Olivia Miles making a major leap while Caitlin Clark slides in the pecking order ➡️

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Phoenix Mercury shouldn't resist tempting JJ Quinerly possibilityAfter being waived by the Dallas Wings, JJ Quinerly is searching for a new home, and the Phoenix Mercury could be the perfect fit.

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Flagrant 2 Committed on AngelTempo forward Isabelle Harrison ejected for taking down Dream star

01:57

Sparks-Mercury Highlights

06/13/2026

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Sparks must address key weakness to flip script on entire seasonThe Los Angeles Sparks must fix this overwhelming problem before their season becomes unsalvageable.

01:21

Clark, Boston Make WNBA History 📈

Fever stars become 1st teammates ever to each record a 30-point double-double

01:56

Paige Drops 31 on 70% FG 😱

With no free throws. Bueckers leads Wings to Commissioner’s Cup victory over Mercury

01:47

🚨 Chelsea Gray Makes 9 Threes

4x champ ties WNBA record for most triples made in a game

01:57

Mercury Couldn't Stop Paige 💀

Wings star had a field day in win over Phoenix

01:57

Sparks Handle Storm ⚡️

Plum's double-double leads charge in narrow 88-83 road win

01:57

Valks Take Down Mercury 💥

Golden State takes care of business against Phoenix

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New WNBA Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after the season's first month ➡️

01:58

Mercury-Fire Highlights

06/05/2026

01:58

Sparks Snap 3-Game Skid 🙌

LA secures 17-pt blowout win vs. Fire as Hamby and Ogwumike both score 20+

01:54

Wings Spoil Plum's Return 🙂‍↕️

Paige dishes career-high 14 assists, Ogunbowale drops 30 as Dallas wins 4th in a row

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Wings Trio Cook Sparks ♨️Paige, Ogunbowale and Shepard all pop off to lead Dallas to 7-3 record

01:26

What's Going On With The Fever? 🤔

Tensions running high after .500 start

01:30

Olivia Miles Makes 8 Threes 💦

No. 2 pick in WNBA draft sets new rookie record for triples made in a game