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Mercury rally from 18-point deficit to beat Sparks 85-80

Phoenix staged its comeback in Commissioner’s Cup play despite missing two All-Star forwards.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 01: Odyssey Sims #0 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket between Kathryn Westbeld #24, Sevgi Uzun #10 and Murjanatu Musa #20 of the Phoenix Mercuryduring the first half at Crypto.com Arena on June 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Satou Sabally tallied 24 points, nine rebounds and four steals to lead Phoenix in the victory.
  • The Mercury overturned an 18-point first-half deficit by outscoring Los Angeles 24-9 in the third quarter.
  • Odyssey Sims scored a game-high 32 points, but the Sparks went 0-for-15 from 3-point range after halftime and fell to 2-6.
  • Phoenix managed the comeback despite the absence of All-Star forwards Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper, and Rickea Jackson missed her second straight game for personal reasons.
  • Phoenix travels to Minnesota on Tuesday, and the Sparks return to action Friday in Dallas.