Wheeler's 1st career double-double leads Sparks by Mercury

[ASFN Admin]

Erica Wheeler scored 18 points, including a baseline jumper with 8.9 seconds left to seal the win, as the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-80 on Wednesday night. Wheeler dribbled down the clock at the top of the key and used a high screen to get into the lane but Phoenix center Brittney Griner guarded the rim. Wheeler continued down the baseline, created some space and sank a shot over the outstretched arm of Griner for a two-possession lead.

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