The Minnesota Lynx are at home Wednesday afternoon as they host the Los Angeles Sparks in a Western Conference matchup.
Minnesota enters Wednesday’s game with an 18-6 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury at home Monday night.
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In Monday’s victory over the Mercury, Kayla McBride led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 37 points, six rebounds and four steals while Olivia Miles added 33 points, three rebounds and eight assists of her own.
The Lynx will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to four games Wednesday as they face off against the Sparks in a tough home matchup.
Los Angeles enters Wednesday’s contest with a 10-12 record after losing on the road to the Atlanta Dream Monday night.
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Nneka Ogwumike led the way for the Sparks in Monday’s loss as she ended the game with 19 points, five rebounds and five assists while Erica Wheeler recorded 20 points, three rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Sparks Injury Report: Will Cameron Brink, Kelsey Plum Play?
The Sparks have two players listed on their injury report, including Cameron Brink and Kelsey Plum.
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Los Angeles has listed Brink as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and there is a chance she could return from an eight-game absence Wednesday.
The Sparks have ruled out Plum due to a lower left leg injury that has kept her out since June 25 and she is expected to be sidelined until at least the end of July.
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 surgery on both of her ankles.
The Lynx have also ruled out Emma Checova as she will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL while Dorka Juhasz has been listed as questionable due to a right knee injury and she is in danger of missing her second straight game.
Fans can catch Wednesday afternoon’s matchup between the Sparks and Lynx from Minneapolis at 1:00 p.m. ET.
