The Phoenix Mercury (2-0) held off a comeback attempt by the Los Angeles Sparks (1-2) at PHX Arena on Wednesday, May 21. Satou Sabally had 25 points.

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.

Satou Sabally scored 27 points in her Phoenix Mercury debut, an 81-59 season-opening win over the Seattle Storm.

The Mercury were also without their forward/center Natasha Mack (lower back), who's sidelined for approximately two to three weeks. Mack was the Mercury's backup big for Griner last season, and averaged 3.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists through 11 starts and 40 games played.

Phoenix visits the Seattle Storm after Satou Sabally scored 25 points in the Mercury's 89-86 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Kitija Laksa celebrated her birthday with the Mercury on Wednesday by achieving her WNBA dream of playing in her first-ever game.