The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 111-102, earning a nine-point win in a high-scoring WNBA matchup. Phoenix came out on top despite Los Angeles receiving a huge individual scoring performance from K. Plum, who finished with a game-high 43 points. The Mercury’s offensive balance and late-game execution helped them separate in a contest that featured strong perimeter shooting from both teams. K. Copper led Phoenix with 41 points, delivering the kind of efficient, high-volume scoring performance that kept the Mercury in control during key stretches. N. Mack added 11 points for Phoenix, while the Mercury also benefited from strong ball movement, finishing with 26 assists. Phoenix shot 60.0% from the field and made 13 three-pointers, giving the Sparks little margin for error defensively. Los Angeles stayed competitive behind Plum’s 43 points, along with 24 points from R. Burrell and 15 from N. Ogwumike. The Sparks hit 15 shots from three-point range and recorded 21 assists, but they were unable to consistently slow Phoenix’s attack. Despite strong shooting numbers and a narrow rebounding margin, Los Angeles could not overcome the Mercury’s efficiency and late scoring. For Phoenix, the win reinforces the value of Copper as a primary scorer and the team’s ability to win shootouts when its offense is clicking. For Los Angeles, the loss highlights both the upside of its scoring options and the need for more defensive consistency, especially against elite shot-makers in close games.