Noémie Brochant Sets WNBA Career High with 24 Points in Phoenix Mercury Win Over Sparks

Noémie Brochant delivered the standout French performance of the WNBA slate, setting a new career high with 24 points to power the Phoenix Mercury past the Los Angeles Sparks 94-87, according to reports from BasketSession.

Brochant Carves Up the Sparks in a Career-Best Night

Brochant took control when it mattered most, finishing as Phoenix’s leading scorer after shooting 10-of-13 from the floor, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. Brochant supplemented her scoring line with 3 rebounds, 3 passes, and 5 steals over the course of the contest. Having already posted 12 points in the opening quarter, she returned down the stretch to deliver critical baskets. In a matchup defined by 16 lead changes and 12 ties, Brochant sank a pivotal three-pointer followed by two clutch buckets in the final minutes to secure the victory for Phoenix.

Support came from across the Mercury roster. Alyssa Thomas posted a stat line featuring 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 passes, while Kahleah Copper added 18 points. Valériane Ayayi contributed 7 points and 4 rebounds across 20 minutes of action. For Los Angeles, Dearica Hamby shot a perfect 8-of-8 from the field for 19 points, Nneka Ogwumike neared a triple-double with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 passes, and Rae Burrell chipped in 19 points despite missing all eight of her attempts from long range. The evening was also slated to mark Kelsey Plum’s first reunion with Los Angeles following her transfer to Phoenix, but she sat out due to a calf strain, though the Sparks honored her pregame. Monique Akoa-Makani, part of the trade, missed the game with an ankle injury.

Fever Roll Past Liberty Behind Long-Range Barrage

In other WNBA action, the Indiana Fever cruised to a 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty. Indiana established control early, carrying a 64-46 advantage into halftime and leading by as many as 21 points. The Fever capitalized on an exceptional shooting night from deep, converting 16 of 25 attempts from three-point range for a 64% clip.

Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 28 points—including 20 in the first half—on an 11-of-16 shooting performance. Caitlin Clark added 22 points and 10 assists, Aliyah Boston tallied 19 points and 7 rebounds, and Sophie Cunningham drained four triples. For New York, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu scored 19 points apiece, while Jonquel Jones notched 14 points and 10 rebounds. The French contingent on the Liberty had a quieter outing than Sunday’s night when Marine Johannès had a career high of 27 points; Pauline Astier finished with 3 points and 3 assists, Marine Fauthoux added 5 points with active playmaking, and Johannès found a few baskets in the second half without sparking a comeback.

Aces Snap Mystics’ Franchise Record Winning Streak

Las Vegas halted Washington’s seven-game winning streak—a franchise record for the Mystics—with an 86-76 victory. The score remained close through three quarters before the Aces pulled away in the final period. A’ja Wilson anchored Las Vegas with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks, marking her 17th double-double of the season. Jackie Young added 25 points and 8 assists without committing a turnover, meaning the duo combined for 51 of the team’s 86 points.

Washington relied on 20 points from Shakira Austin and a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double from Kiki Iriafen. The game also featured the debut of Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for the Mystics following her departure from the Liberty.