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The Phoenix Mercury with a record of 8-8 gear up to host the Los Angeles Sparks at the Footprint Center on Friday, June 28th. The Sparks who are last in the Western Conference with a record of 4-13, are in a matchup featuring a team hungry for wins against a high-scoring opponent.
Phoenix Mercury vs LA Sparks game preview
The Sparks are amidst a six-game losing streak, struggling to find consistency on both ends of the court. The absence of their top draft pick, Cameron Brink, due to a season-ending ACL injury, has thrown a wrench into their rebuilding plans.
On the other side, the Mercury boasts a potent offense led by the league's third-highest scorer, Kahleah Copper (22.6 PPG). They'll be looking to bounce back after a devasting loss to the Minnesota Lynx, as they currently stand 6th in the league and fourth in the Western Conference.
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LA Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury game details and odds
The Los Angeles Sparks head into Phoenix tonight, June 28th, for a heated matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. Both teams are eager to rebound from recent struggles, making this a must-watch game.
- Game Day: Friday, June 28
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Arena: Footprint Center
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: ION
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Spread: Sparks +10.5 (-110), Mercury -10.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Sparks: +425, Mercury: -575
Total: 164.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Phoenix Mercury vs LA Sparks: Starting lineups, subs and rotations
The LA Sparks' injury woes continue as guard Lexie Brown is out indefinitely due to Crohn’s Disease. Despite this setback, the Sparks would probably start with the same lineup as before against the Liberty.
G- Kia Nurse, G- A. McDonald, F- Dearica Hamby, F-Ric Jackson, and C- Li Yueru
With Stephanie Talbot and Layshia Clarendon coming off the bench to provide support.
For the Phoenix Mercury, as of the time of writing, there are no injury reports hence Sophie Cunningham and Natasha Cloud are expected to be the first players off the bench and the probable starting lineup would look like this:
C - Brittney Griner, G - Diana Taurasi, G - Natasha Cloud, G - Kahle Copper and G - Rebecca Allen
Phoenix Mercury vs LA Sparks prediction
In their first meeting this season on June 2, the Mercury dominated the Sparks 87-68 in Phoenix. Phoenix was missing star center Brittney Griner, but Diana Taurasi sizzled with 31 points, including seven three-pointers. The Sparks have been working to overcome recent lineup issues, while the Mercury have enjoyed more playing time together and valuable rest. Phoenix's roster depth and fresher players could be the difference between a close-margin win or a blowout win.
