Sparks hold on to beat Mercury on the road
May 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell (12) drives against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. PHOENIX -- The Sparks continue to be road warriors. The team was great away from home last season and it seemed to have carried over this season.
The Sparks led by 21 in the third period against the Mercury and held on for the victory despite the Merc's attempts to rally. The final score was 97-88 . The Sparks had six players in double figures in a great display of getting all the key players involved.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was Dearica Hamby, who had her first double-double of the season with 27 points and 15 rebounds. "Dearica was amazing tonight," Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said. "Her finishing ability...
like, just her footwork, her ability to finish. But just her activity tonight, I think, is what stood out. Five offensive rebounds.
She was everywhere. 7 for 11, just efficient. That one three, the end of the third, was huge.
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