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Sparks Squander 18-Point Lead in Loss to Mercury

The Los Angeles Sparks lost 85-80 to the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena after blowing an 18-point first-half lead.
The Sparks' strong early play, including a 50-37 halftime lead and Odyssey Sims scoring 14 points in the first quarter, contrasted with their third-quarter struggle when Phoenix outscored them 24-9.
Phoenix recovered through key 3-pointers from Satou Sabally and rookie Monique Akoa Makani, combined with a 23-7 run, taking their first lead 58-57 late in the third quarter.
Odyssey Sims led the Sparks with 32 points on 10-of-14 shooting, but Kelsey Plum missed a critical late 3-pointer that could have given Los Angeles the lead, according to Plum's own statement 'I just missed.'
The loss extended the Sparks' losing streak to three games, dropping their record to 2-6, while the Mercury improved to 5-2 despite missing key players Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper.

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Sparks fail to hold 18-point lead in frustrating loss to Mercury

The Sparks are held to just nine points in the third quarter as Phoenix rallies from an 18-point deficit to send L.A. to its third consecutive loss.

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San Bernardino Sun

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Sparks squander 18-point lead in loss to Mercury

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 01: Sarah Ashlee Barker #13 of the Sparks celebrates her three pointer with Kelsey Plum #10 during the first half against the Phoenix Mercury at Crypto.com Arena on June 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 01: Sarah Ashlee Barker #13 of the Sparks celebrates her three pointer during the first half against the Phoenix Mercury at Crypto.com Arena on Ju…

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Mercury rally from 13-point deficit to defeat Sparks

Late-game 3-pointers from Satou Sabally and Monique Akoa Makani helped the Phoenix Mercury complete their comeback from a 13-point halftime deficit in an 85-80 road win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.

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