The Sparks (12-20) took on the Mercury (13-22) at Galen Center in the University of Southern California. The Sparks tried some late three-point shooting to catch up but it wasn't enough as the Mercury beat them in Los Angeles for the second straight game, 94-87. Sparks went 7 for 32 (.219) while the Merc went 9 for 25 (.360)"For me, the problem was offensively, you know, again, we just didn't shoot well," Coach Roberts said. The Mercury didn't come in with a glowing record, either. AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"I think we've got to play with some joy," Mercury All-Star Kahleah Copper said in pregame.