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TV: NBA TV
Season Snapshot
Phoenix Mercury (22–14, 12–9 West)
• On the road in LA – can complete a season sweep vs. Sparks (2–0 in 2025)
• Averages 83.6 PPG, 34.6 RPG, 20.7 APG; shoots 43.6 FG%
• Last 10 games: 6–4; 80.6 PPG, 36.9 RPG, 20.0 APG
Los Angeles Sparks (17–18, 7–12 West)
• Locked in a tight playoff race with nine regular-season games remaining
• Averages 86.4 PPG, 33.1 RPG, 20.9 APG; shoots 46.1 FG%
• Last 10 games: 6–4; 89.8 PPG, 33.2 RPG, 21.9 APG
Recent Meetings
Phoenix holds a 2–0 edge in 2025. The Mercury edged LA 89–86 in the opener and won 85–80 in the second matchup, with Satou Sabally combining for 49 points across the two games.
X-Factor Matchups
Frontcourt Duel
• Alyssa Thomas (PHX): 16.0 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 9.2 APG – flirting with a triple-double this season
• Dearica Hamby (LAC): 17.9 PPG, 7.8 RPG – Sparks’ cornerstone on both ends
Perimeter Firepower
• Kelsey Plum (LAC): 20.4 PPG, 5.9 APG – leads league in 20+ PTS/5+ AST outings
• DeWanna Bonner & Sami Whitcomb (PHX): Combine for 21.0 PPG and strong floor spacing
Rookie Surge & Bench Impact
• Monique Akoa Makani (PHX): 18 points vs. Valkyries – instant offense off the pine
• Kitija Laksa & Lexi Held (PHX): 6.4 PPG each; matching up vs. LA’s reserves like Jane Vanloo and Christen Press
Injury Report
Sparks: No injuries listed
Mercury: No injuries listed
GAME ODDS
Phoenix Mercury – 3.5
Los Angeles Sparks 174.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 25, 2025
