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July 22, 2026 β’ crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
WNBA PREVIEW β’ July 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Phoenix Mercury (10-18) meets Los Angeles Sparks (10-16) at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Phoenix Mercury
Visiting Side
Record
10-18
Los Angeles Sparks
Home Side
Record
10-16
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHO
|
19 | 24 | 17 | 26 | 86 |
|
LOS
|
18 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 82 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Phoenix Mercury
VS
67%
Los Angeles Sparks
Projected Score
PHO 84
-
LOS 88
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Los Angeles Sparks maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Los Angeles Sparks shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Phoenix Mercury
STAT
Los Angeles Sparks
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Los Angeles Sparks plays on familiar turf at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Phoenix Mercury Could Win
Phoenix Mercury generates 83.4 points per game while shooting 44.3%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks Could Win
Los Angeles Sparks produces 88.6 points per game on 46.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Los Angeles Sparks's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
16,900
Closing Odds
Line: LA -1.5 | O/U: 176.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Rae Burrell
20
Team Assists
Dearica Hamby
5
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
21
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
15
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Phoenix Mercury (50.0%)
Los Angeles Sparks (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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