LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Mercury looks to brush off its loss on Friday and battle against another Western Conference rival, the Los Angeles Sparks, on Sunday, June 1.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Mercury Preview
May 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) shoots over Minnesota Lynx forward Alissa Pili (35) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Phoenix lost its second game of the season on May 30 against the Minnesota Lynx, 74-71. With stars Alyssa Thomas and Napheesa Collier out for their respective groups, both teams were evenly matched. Minnesota’s Natisha Hiedeman’s go-ahead three-point shot in the final seconds of the game was the difference.
The Mercury are now 4-2 and second in the Western Conference. Satou Sabally continues to be Mercury’s lead scorer, averaging 20.8 points, shooting 41.% from the paint and shooting 24.3% from three. Sabally also leads in rebounds averaging eight per game.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) passes the ball around Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen (44) during the fourth quarter at PHX Arena on May 25, 2025.
Thomas has been Phoenix’s playmaker, averaging eight assists per game. In her last game against the Chicago Sky, Thomas had 15 assists and now leads the WNBA in assists this year with 40.
Sparks Preview
May 30, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) drives past Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Los Angeles comes off a loss against the Las Vegas Aces on May 30, 96-81. The Sparks started a rally in the last minutes of the fourth quarter, down 88-76, but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Aces’ offense.
The Sparks are sixth in the Western Conference with a 2-5 record. Kelsey Plum has been its offensive focal point, averaging 24 points, shooting 42.5 from the field, and shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc. Plum also leads in assists, averaging 5.1, and steals, averaging 2.4. Dearica Hamby is behind Plum averaging 18 points and shooting 50.5 % from the paint.
Azura Stevens leads Los Angeles in rebounds, averaging 9.6 per game.
Phoenix Mercury guard Sevgi Uzun (10) is defended by Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (0) during the fourth quarter at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on May 21, 2025.
The last time both West Coast teams met was on May 21, with the Mercury taking an 89-86 victory in the desert.
MO CASH MONEY. pic.twitter.com/ghgberOf9i
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) May 22, 2025
Phoenix and Los Angeles play to regain momentum on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m.
*Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!*
Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
