Los Angeles has a tough task in front of them on Tuesday, taking on a very good Phoenix team at home.

The Mercury are currently a top-four WNBA team with a 22-14 record. They also have an MVP-level player on their team in Alyssa Thomas, and have won both contests so far against the Sparks.

Start time and TV schedule

Who: Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury

When: 7 PDT, Aug. 26

Where: Crypto.com Arena

Watch: Spectrum SportsNet

The Sparks need every win possible in the nine games they have left. They are one game back from the eighth and final playoff spot. Since making the postseason has been their goal all year, reaching that accomplishment is critical.

Beating the Mercury will be a challenge for the Sparks. Thomas is as dominant as ever and has six triple-doubles and counting t

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