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Home/WNBA Schedule/Sparks @ Mercury

Sparks 97, Mercury 88 — May 21, 2026 Recap

Los Angeles Sparks beat Phoenix Mercury 97-88 on May 21, 2026.

Played 26 days ago

Game FAQ — score, spread, and total

Who won Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury on May 21, 2026?

Los Angeles Sparks won 97-88 on May 21, 2026.

See methodology for grading rules and ROI calculation.

WNBA Schedule/Sparks @ Mercury
WNBATHU, MAY 21, 20269:00 PM CDT
AwaySparksLos Angeles Sparks97
Final
HomeMercuryPhoenix Mercury88

Betting Results

Spread
Sparks covered
Mercury -2.5
Total
Over
185 / 178.5
Moneyline
Sparks
+120
Loading probability

Pre-Game Notes1 note

LAS
Rest advantage
+2 days off

Key Performers

Sparks
Nneka Ogwumike
Nneka Ogwumike11g
15.8PPG
9.3RPG2.5APG
vs Mercury13.5PPG2g
Erica Wheeler
Erica WheelerCold12g
8.5PPGL5 5.8
2RPG5APG
vs Mercury5.5PPG2g
Dearica Hamby
Dearica HambyCold12g
13.9PPGL5 11.4
8.3RPG2.6APG
vs Mercury17.5PPG2g
Ariel Atkins
Ariel Atkins10g
9.6PPG
3.1RPG2.3APG
vs Mercury8.5PPG2g
Rae Burrell
Rae Burrell12g
11.1PPG
2.5RPG1.6APG
vs Mercury18PPG2g
Mercury
Alyssa Thomas
Alyssa ThomasCold11g
14PPGL5 10.6
7.5RPG7.8APG
vs Sparks16.5PPG2g
Kahleah Copper
Kahleah Copper11g
19PPG
4.1RPG1.6APG
vs Sparks31.5PPG2g
Natasha Mack
Natasha MackHot12g
10.2PPGL5 12
8.1RPG1.8APG
vs Sparks10.5PPG2g
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna BonnerHot12g
7.8PPGL5 10.2
3.9RPG0.8APG
vs Sparks9.5PPG2g
Noemie Brochant
Noemie BrochantHot12g
5.5PPGL5 7.4
2.7RPG1.3APG
vs Sparks4PPG2g

ScoringSeason · per game

Team
PPG
Scored
OPP
Allowed
MARGIN
Per game
SparksSparks
97.5★
100.5★
-3.0★
MercuryMercury
90.5★
90.5★
0.0★
Edge
Sparks +7.0
Mercury +10.0
Mercury +3.0

Recent FormLast 10

Straight-Up
Sparks
1-150%
W
L
Mercury
1-150%
W
L
Against the Spread
Sparks
0-20%
L
L
Mercury
1-150%
W
L

Season Records2026 · 2g / 2g

Team
SU
ATS
O/U
Sparks
Overall
50%1-1
0%0-2
100%2-0
Mercury
Overall
50%1-1
50%1-1
100%2-0

Player Prop Results12 players · 80 props

Alyssa Thomas
Alyssa ThomasPhoenix Mercury
13 props
AssistsO 8.5
7✗
AssistsO 9.5
7✗
PointsO 15.5
23✓
PointsO 16.5
23✓
PointsO 17.5
23✓
Pts+AstO 26.5
30✓
Pts+RebO 25.5
30✓
Pts+RebO 26.5
30✓
Pts+Reb+AstO 33.5
37✓
Pts+Reb+AstO 34.5
37✓
Pts+Reb+AstO 35.5
37✓
ReboundsO 8.5
7✗
Reb+AstO 17.5
14✗
Ariel Atkins
Ariel AtkinsLos Angeles Sparks
8 props
AssistsO 2.5
2✗
PointsO 9.5
11✓
PointsO 10.5
11✓
Pts+AstO 13.5
13✗
Pts+RebO 13.5
12✗
Pts+Reb+AstO 16.5
14✗
Pts+Reb+AstO 17.5
14✗
ReboundsO 3.5
1✗
Dearica Hamby
Dearica HambyLos Angeles Sparks
10 props
AssistsO 2.5
3✓
PointsO 15.5
27✓
PointsO 16.5
27✓
Pts+AstO 18.5
30✓
Pts+RebO 22.5
42✓
Pts+RebO 23.5
42✓
Pts+Reb+AstO 25.5
45✓
Pts+Reb+AstO 26.5
45✓
ReboundsO 7.5
15✓
Reb+AstO 10.5
18✓
Erica Wheeler
Erica WheelerLos Angeles Sparks
3 props
AssistsO 4.5
4✗
PointsO 6.5
5✗
Pts+AstO 11.5
9✗
Kahleah Copper
Kahleah CopperPhoenix Mercury
6 props
AssistsO 2.5
2✗
PointsO 18.5
22✓
PointsO 19.5
22✓
PointsO 20.5
22✓
Pts+Reb+AstO 25.5
29✓
ThreesO 1.5
1✗
Kelsey Plum
Kelsey PlumLos Angeles Sparks
11 props
AssistsO 5.5
7✓
PointsO 20.5
16✗
PointsO 21.5
16✗
PointsO 22.5
16✗
Pts+AstO 25.5
23✗
Pts+AstO 26.5
23✗
Pts+RebO 23.5
17✗
Pts+Reb+AstO 28.5
24✗
Pts+Reb+AstO 29.5
24✗
ReboundsO 2.5
1✗
ThreesO 2.5
4✓
Cameron Brink
Cameron BrinkLos Angeles Sparks
4 props
PointsO 6.5
12✓
Pts+RebO 10.5
17✓
ReboundsO 3.5
5✓
ReboundsO 4.5
5✓
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna BonnerPhoenix Mercury
5 props
PointsO 11.5
9✗
PointsO 12.5
9✗
Pts+RebO 18.5
14✗
ReboundsO 6.5
5✗
ThreesO 1.5
1✗
Jovana Nogic
Jovana NogicPhoenix Mercury
3 props
PointsO 13.5
15✓
PointsO 14.5
15✓
ThreesO 2.5
3✓
Natasha Mack
Natasha MackPhoenix Mercury
4 props
PointsO 8.5
10✓
PointsO 9.5
10✓
Pts+RebO 18.5
19✓
ReboundsO 8.5
9✓
Nneka Ogwumike
Nneka OgwumikeLos Angeles Sparks
9 props
PointsO 16.5
12✗
PointsO 17.5
12✗
Pts+AstO 18.5
14✗
Pts+RebO 23.5
18✗
Pts+RebO 24.5
18✗
Pts+Reb+AstO 26.5
20✗
ReboundsO 7.5
6✗
Reb+AstO 9.5
8✗
ThreesO 1.5
2✓
Rae Burrell
Rae BurrellLos Angeles Sparks
4 props
PointsO 6.5
12✓
PointsO 7.5
12✓
ReboundsO 2.5
1✗
ThreesO 0.5
2✓

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