The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the New York Liberty in an interconference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Thursday’s game with a 12-20 record after losing at home to the Phoenix Mercury Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Mercury, Nneka Ogwumike led the way for the Sparks as she recorded 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists while Rae Burrell added 19 points, three rebounds, six assists and three steals of her own.
The Sparks will try to bounce back and avoid their third consecutive loss Thursday as they face off against the Liberty in a tough road matchup.
New York enters Thursday’s contest with a 20-14 record after losing on the road to the Indiana Fever Tuesday night.
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Breanna Stewart led the way for the Liberty in Tuesday’s loss as she ended the game with 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Sabrina Ionescu recorded 19 points, four rebounds and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, each may be without one of their key players due to injury.
Sparks Injury Report: Will Monique Akoa Makani Play?
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The Sparks have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Monique Akoa Makani.
Los Angeles has ruled out Akoa Makani due to a right ankle injury as she will miss her third consecutive contest.
Liberty Injury Report: Will Satou Sabally Play?
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The Liberty have two players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including Satou Sabally.
New York has ruled out Sabally as she is away from the team and dealing with a head injury that has sidelined her since June 25 and there is still no timetable for her return.
The Liberty have also ruled out Leonie Fiebich due to a left foot injury that has sidelined her since July 7.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Sparks and Liberty from Barclays Center at 8:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
