POSTGAME: Phoenix Mercury ERASE 18-Point Deficit in FIRST Cup Win Leaving LA With NO SPARK LEFT

The Phoenix Mercury opened their Commissioner’s Cup slate with a statement win over the Los Angeles Sparks — and they did it with defense, depth, and a little fire. Kathryn Westbeld earns Player of the Game honors, but Satou Sabally and Sami Whitcomb were just as critical in keeping the Sparks out of rhythm all night. Erika and Stephen break down the impact of Phoenix’s new bench pieces, the tone-setting physicality, and what this win means for the Cup standings.

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0:00 – Mighty Mercury

2:00 – 18-Point comeback

4:30 – Haley Jones

5:20 – One word for tonight?

8:00 – Alyssa Thomas Injury

10:00 – Satou Sabally went off

12:00 – Suns could learn from Mercury

15:00 – By the Numbers

20:20 – 2nd half Adjustments

23:30 – Satou Sabally’s impact

27:00 – Mercury amongst the W’s best?

31:00 – Kathryn Westbeld

37:30 – Sami Whitcomb

40:00 – SPG’s Keys

44:00 – Hamby’s defense

47:00 – Kit’s big 3

48:30 – Looking ahead for the Mercury

55:00 – Mascot beef