June 13, 2026 Updated 4:51 pm EDT

The Phoenix Mercury (4-10) will attempt to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Sparks (6-6) on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center. The contest airs at 10 p.m. ET on AZFamily and Spectrum SportsNet.

How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix MercuryLos Angeles vs. Phoenix odds

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Injury reportsMercury

Sami Whitcomb: Out (Knee)

Sparks

No injuries listed

Stats to know
The Mercury average 80.8 points per game, 9.6 fewer points than the 90.4 the Sparks give up.
Los Angeles puts up an average of 88.7 points per game, just 3.6 more points than the 85.1 Phoenix allows to opponents.
Natasha Mack posts 10.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, while shooting 68.6% from the field (first in league).
Nneka Ogwumike posts 16.3 points, 8.6 boards and 2.2 assists per contest, while shooting 52.8% from the field and 42.9% from downtown (fourth in league) with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game.

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