In a tightly contested game, the Sparks were unable to hold onto an 18-point lead and ultimately fell to the Phoenix Mercury 85-80. The Sparks' struggles in the third quarter, where they were outscored 24-9, were instrumental in their defeat. Coach Lynne Roberts had emphasized the need for consistent transition defense and fluid ball movement. However, after a strong start, the Sparks became frustrated, especially in the second half, allowing the Mercury to gain the upper hand, led by Satou Sabally's impressive performance.
"The third quarter once again proved to be the Sparks undoing, as they were outscored 24-9, highlighting a recurring issue with performance consistency."
"After opening with their best first quarter of the season, the Sparks became visibly frustrated, with momentum shifting significantly in the second half to the Mercury's favor."
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