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August 11, 2026 β’ Galen Center, Los Angeles
WNBA PREVIEW β’ August 11, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Phoenix Mercury (12-22) meets Los Angeles Sparks (12-18) at Galen Center, Los Angeles.
Phoenix Mercury
Visiting Side
Record
12-22
Los Angeles Sparks
Home Side
Record
12-18
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Phoenix Mercury
VS
67%
Los Angeles Sparks
Projected Score
PHO 84
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LOS 90
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 Galen Center, 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 82.5 points per game while shooting 44.2%.
Why Los Angeles Sparks Could Win
Los Angeles Sparks produces 90.8 points per game on 46.7% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Los Angeles Sparks's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Galen Center, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Nneka Ogwumike
17.1
Team Assists
Erica Wheeler
5.5
Team Points
Kahleah Copper
20.8
Team Assists
Alyssa Thomas
8.3
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Phoenix Mercury (50.0%)
Los Angeles Sparks (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 67 circles
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