May 21, 2026 Updated 3:54 pm EDT
The Los Angeles Sparks (1-3) visit the Phoenix Mercury (2-3) after Kelsey Plum put up 28 points in the Sparks’ 106-96 loss to the Tempo. The matchup airs on Amazon Prime Video at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix MercuryLos Angeles vs. Phoenix odds
Injury reportsMercury
Sami Whitcomb: Out (Knee),
Monique Akoa Makani: Out (Not Injury Related)
Sparks
No injuries listed
Stats to know
Last year, the Mercury averaged 82.8 points per game, 5.4 fewer points than the 88.2 the Sparks gave up.
Los Angeles scored 5.6 more points per game last year (85.7) than Phoenix gave up to opponents (80.1).
Alyssa Thomas averaged 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 9.2 assists last year.
Dearica Hamby posted 18.4 points last season, plus 7.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
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May 21, 2026
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