Phoenix Mercury vs Los Angeles Sparks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Aug 11, 2026

Phoenix's recent trips to Los Angeles have been tightly contested affairs, with the teams combining for totals of 168, 213, and 185 across three meetings this season. Wednesday night followed suit: the Mercury edged the Sparks 94-87, a 181-point combined finish that landed squarely over the 178.5 market total and topped the closing line of 179.5.

The opening quarter set an aggressive tone, both teams combining for 46 points in what became the game's highest-scoring period. Los Angeles and Phoenix matched pace through the first half, combining for 91 points by intermission. The second half proved tighter: Q3 saw just 44 combined points as defenses tightened, then Q4 rebounded to 46 as the Mercury pulled away. Noemie Brochant led Phoenix with 24 points, while Kahleah Copper added 18 and Alyssa Thomas orchestrated the offense with 9 assists alongside 16 points. For Los Angeles, Dearica Hamby and Rae Burrell each scored 19, and Nneka Ogwumike contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds in a losing effort.

DAGGER's pregame lean to the under missed the mark, but the live call cashed as the total ticked over the opener. The 181 final marked a modest escalation from the season series average, underscoring the efficient scoring patterns both teams have displayed in recent weeks.