What happened: Rae Burrell hit a running floater at the halftime buzzer to cut the Los Angeles Sparks' deficit to 43-41 against the Phoenix Mercury. She created space with a crossover before converting the shot heading into the break.
Why it matters: Los Angeles is looking to snap a four-game losing skid. The Sparks entered the matchup at 11-15 on the season but have defeated Phoenix in both prior meetings this year.
By the numbers: Los Angeles entered the contest averaging 88.4 points per game while allowing 92.9. The Sparks claimed a 111-102 victory when the teams last met on June 13.
What to watch: The Sparks will attempt to complete the comeback in the second half. Los Angeles looks to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat.