Los Angeles Sparks @ Phoenix Mercury
WNBA Commissioner's Cup
5-7, 3-6 Away
74
5-7, 3-6 Away
3-8, 2-3 Home
81
3-8, 2-3 Home
Diggins-Smith leads Mercury past Sparks 81-74 to end skid
PHOENIX -- — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting to lead the Phoenix Mercury to an 81-74 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.
Diana Taurasi finished with 19 points and seven assists for the Mercury (3-8), who ended a seven-game losing streak. Diamond DeShields had 11 points and Shey Peddy pitched in with 10 points and two steals.
Nneka Ogwumike had 19 points and seven rebounds to pace the Sparks (5-7). No other Sparks starter scored more than eight. Brittney Sykes totaled 14 points, four rebounds and three assists off the bench. Reserve Chennedy Carter added 10 points and three assists.
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Referee:Billy Smith
Referee:Eric Brewton
Referee:Angel Kent
2025-26 Standings
Women's National Basketball Assoc.
| Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6 | 2 | .750 | - | W4 |
| Dallas | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1 | W2 |
| Las Vegas | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1 | W1 |
| Golden State | 5 | 3 | .625 | 1 | L1 |
| Portland | 6 | 4 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2 | L1 |
| Seattle | 3 | 6 | .333 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 7 | .222 | 4.5 | L5 |
WNBA News
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon secures 150th victory
In her 205th game, Becky Hammon became the second-fastest coach in WNBA history to register 150 victories Sunday afternoon as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Golden State Valkyries 91-81 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Wilson's 28 points and 15 rebounds, Young's 23 points and 9 assists power Aces past Valkyries
— A'ja Wilson had 28 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks, Jackie Young added 23 points and nine assists, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-81 on Sunday.
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Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces, 05/31/2026
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