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text: After 18 straight defeats, Mercury solves Sparks The Mercury took control early and pummeled Los Angeles 72-58 in front of 6,062 fans at America West Arena on Wednesday night. Phoenix (16-13) moved into a third-place tie in the WNBA #39;s Western Conference by knocking off the league #39;s best team (21-8).