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Mercury Rally Past Sparks 85-80 After Overcoming 18-Point Deficit

The victory raised Phoenix to 5-2, showcasing the roster's depth with Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas sidelined.

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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)

Overview

  • Phoenix rallied from an 18-point first-half deficit by outscoring Los Angeles 24-9 in the third quarter to secure an 85-80 win.
  • Satou Sabally led the comeback with 24 points, nine rebounds and four steals, including 13 points in the second half.
  • Coach Nate Tibbetts praised the team's collective resilience while urging Sabally to deliver more consistent performances after early struggles.
  • Odyssey Sims posted a game-high 32 points on 10-of-14 shooting for the Sparks, who missed all 15 of their second-half 3-point attempts.
  • Phoenix now turns to the Minnesota Lynx on June 3, and the Sparks drop to 2-6 with their third consecutive loss.