Mercury vs Sparks statistics
| Stat |
Mercury |
Sparks |
| Streak |
W1 |
L7 |
| Last Ten Games |
3-7 |
1-9 |
| Points Per Game |
81.7 |
78.6 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.5 |
32.2 |
| Assists Per Game |
19.8 |
19.8 |
| Blocks Per Game |
4.7 |
3.2 |
| Steals Per Game |
6.4 |
7.4 |
| Field Goal % |
43.7 |
42.6 |
| Three Point % |
33.1 |
32.2 |
| Points Against |
84.7 |
86.6 |
Los Angeles Sparks recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Seattle Storm |
L |
90-87 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Seattle Storm |
L |
90-82 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Connecticut Sun |
L |
86-66 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Connecticut Sun |
L |
79-67 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ Chicago Sky |
L |
92-78 |
Phoenix Mercury recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Chicago Sky |
W |
93-88 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Connecticut Sun |
L |
88-69 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Seattle Storm |
L |
90-66 |
| 9/5/24 |
vs Washington Mystics |
L |
90-77 |
| 9/3/24 |
vs Atlanta Dream |
W |
74-66 |
Mercury vs Sparks predictions
As the Phoenix Mercury step into the Crypto.com Arena to battle the Los Angeles Sparks, all eyes will likely be on Brittney Griner, who has been pulling down significant rebounds this season. With an average of 6.6 rebounds per game, her presence in the paint will be crucial, especially considering Kahleah Copper, Phoenix’s top scorer, won't be hitting the court due to an injury. Natasha Cloud will need to step up in terms of playmaking; her 6.9 assists per game will be vital in distributing the ball and finding new scoring opportunities for the team.
On the other side, the Los Angeles Sparks are banking on Dearica Hamby to continue her stellar performance. Averaging 17.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, Hamby’s ability to dominate both ends of the floor will be key to igniting the Sparks' offense and defense. However, with Aari McDonald out with an ankle issue, the Sparks will need someone to fill the gap in facilitating play, which could be a challenge considering McDonald's contribution of 3.7 assists per game.
Given the dynamics and challenges both teams face, the game promises to be a tightly contested affair. However, the edge might lean slightly towards Phoenix Mercury, considering they have been more consistent on the road compared to the Sparks’ struggles at home. Without Copper, Phoenix will have to find different ways to score, but their more balanced attack and slightly better record might just be enough to overcome a struggling Los Angeles team trying to find their rhythm towards the end of the season.
Los Angeles Sparks injuries
- Layshia Clarendon (G): Out
- Aari McDonald (G): Out
- Odyssey Sims (G): Day-To-Day
- Lexie Brown (G): Out
- Cameron Brink (F): Out
Phoenix Mercury injuries
- Rebecca Allen (G): Out
- Charisma Osborne (G): Out
- Kahleah Copper (G): Out
Mercury vs Sparks game info
| Venue |
crypto.com Arena |
| Location |
Los Angeles, CA |
| Tip-off |
Tue 10:30 PM |
| TV |
CBSSN |
