Dearica Hamby's Career Night Not Enough as Sparks Fall to Mercury

Hamby scores 29 points, but Phoenix's balanced attack hands Los Angeles its seventh straight loss

Dearica Hamby tied her career high with 29 points, including a strong first half performance.
Kahleah Copper scored 11 of her 24 points in the third quarter to help Phoenix take control.
Diana Taurasi contributed 20 points, five 3-pointers, and six assists for the Mercury.
Phoenix outscored Los Angeles 12 points in the paint and dominated the boards 39-23.
The Sparks have not won since their last home game on June 9.