The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Wednesday night as they host the Minnesota Lynx in a Western Conference showdown as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Los Angeles enters Wednesday’s game with a 7-7 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Valkyries Monday night.
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In Monday’s loss to the Valkyries, Rae Burrell led the way for the Sparks as she recorded 13 points and three blocks off the bench while Nneka Ogwumike added nine points and seven rebounds of her own.
The Sparks will try to bounce back Wednesday as they face off against the Lynx in a tough home matchup.
Minnesota enters Wednesday’s contest with an 11-3 record after defeating the Portland Fire at home in dominant fashion Monday night.
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Nia Coffey led the way for the Lynx in Monday’s victory as she ended the game with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks while Natasha Howard recorded 18 points and six rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier Play?
The Lynx have three players listed on their injury report, including star forward Napheesa Collier.
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Minnesota has ruled out Collier as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from left ankle surgery.
The Lynx have also ruled out Dorka Juhasz as she continues to recover from a right mid-foot sprain while Emma Cechova will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
Sparks Injury Report: Will Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink Play?
The Sparks have two players listed on their injury report, including Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink.
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Los Angeles has listed Plum as questionable due to a lower left leg injury and she is in danger of missing her first game since June 2.
The Sparks have ruled out Brink due to a left ankle injury that she suffered in Monday’s loss as she will miss her first game of the season.
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Fans can catch Wednesday night’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup between the Lynx and Sparks from Los Angeles at 10:00 p.m. ET.
