With her 25-point performance, Sabally made history by becoming the first player in Mercury franchise history to open a season with back-to-back 25+ point games.

Satou Sabally scored 25 points, Alyssa Thomas added 19 and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Los Angeles Sparks 89-86

The Phoenix Mercury held on to a nail-biter against the Los Angeles Sparks, winning 89-86 in tense last moments. Mercury Continues to Stay Hot The Mercury continued its offensive power, with Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas leading the scoring again with a combined 44 points.

One of the three games scheduled for Wednesday is the LA Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury matchup at the PHX Arena. The Sparks were looking to get back on the winning track following a loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Mercury, on the other hand, were coming off an opening game win over the Seattle Storm.

Los Angeles hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Kelsey Plum scored 25 points in the Los Angeles Sparks' 89-86 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.

After a smashing debut to the 2025 season, it's time for the Phoenix Mercury to author an encore. They'll work on that Wednesday night when they host the Los Angeles Sparks. Phoenix walloped visiting Seattle 81-59 on Sunday in its season opener,