The Chicago Sky are at home Friday night as they host the Los Angeles Sparks in an interconference matchup.
Chicago enters Friday’s game with an 8-16 record after defeating the Seattle Storm at home Wednesday afternoon.
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In Wednesday’s victory over the Storm, Azura Stevens led the way for the Sky as she recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Sydney Taylor added 17 points and five rebounds of her own.
The Sky will try to grab another victory Friday as they face off against the Sparks in a tough home matchup.
Los Angeles enters Friday’s contest with a 10-13 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Lynx Wednesday afternoon.
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Nneka Ogwumike led the way for the Sparks in Wednesday’s loss as she ended the game with 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists while Rae Burrell recorded 24 points and four rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Sparks Injury Report: Will Kelsey Plum Play?
The Sparks have two players listed on their injury report for Friday, including star guard Kelsey Plum.
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Los Angeles has 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 late July.
The Sparks have listed Kiana Williams as probable, and she is expected to play despite dealing with a right hand injury.
Sky Injury Report: Will Kamilla Cardoso, Skylar Diggins Play?
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The Sky have four players listed on their injury report, including Kamilla Cardoso and Skylar Diggins.
Chicago has listed Cardoso as questionable due to a right knee injury and she is in danger of missing her second consecutive contest.
The Sky have ruled out Diggins due to a right knee injury as she will miss her fifth straight game and there is no timetable for her return.
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DiJonai Carrington has also been ruled out as she remains sidelined while recovering from left foot surgery while Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
Fans in the Los Angeles and Chicago markets can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Sparks and Sky at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.
