WNBA: Mercury dates back 18 points in first half and expires to sparks

The Phoenix Mercury took a disadvantage of 18 points in the first half to overcome Los Angeles Sparks for 85-80 this Sunday.

Los Angeles – Satou Sabally scored 24 points, nine rebounds and four robberies, Kathryn Westbeld and Kitija Laksa scored 15 each and the Phoenix Mercury He traced an 18 -point disadvantage in the first half to overcome Los Angeles Sparks By 85-80 this Sunday.

Westbeld led a triple from the offensive zone to 2:11 from the end of the third quarter, giving the Mercury His first advantage, 58-57, since they were 14-13 in the first quarter. Sabally added two free throws to complete the 23-7 streak of Phoenix.

The base of Los AngelesKelsey Plum, forced a jump between two to 1:06 of the end of the last quarter and the Sparks They took possession. Los Angeles He had three opportunities at the other end, losing 80-78, but Plum failed a triple and a free kick before losing the ball in a penetration.

Laksa conducted two free throws for Phoenix With 18.9 for playing and Westbeld added two with 9.9 for an advantage of 84-80.

Sami Whitcomb conducted three of the 12 triples of Phoenix and ended with 11 points. Monique Akoa Makani scored 10 points and six assists for the Mercury (5-2).

Odyssey Sims led Los Angeles (2-6) with 32 points, with 10 of 14 in field shots. Plum sport 4 of 19 field shots for 15 points, and Dearica Hamby added 15 points and eight rebounds.

Los Angeleswhich led 47-29 with 2:54 for playing before the break, led 8 of 20 triples in the first half before failing their 15 attempts after the break.

What follows for both teams

Phoenix His visitor tour continues on Tuesday in front of the Minnesota Lynx. Los Angeles Rest until Friday, when measured to Dallas Wings.