The Seattle Storm are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Dream in an interconference matchup.
Seattle enters Friday’s game with a 6-24 record after losing at home to the Indiana Fever Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Fever, Natisha Hiedeman led the way for the Storm as she recorded 33 points, six rebounds and four assists while Flau’jae Johnson added 16 points and three rebounds of her own.
The Storm will try to bounce back and snap their seven-game losing streak Friday as they face off against the Dream in a tough road matchup.
Atlanta enters Friday’s contest with a 17-10 record after defeating the Dallas Wings on the road Wednesday night.
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Angel Reese led the way for the Dream in Wednesday’s victory as she ended the game with 22 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals while Allisha Gray recorded 25 points and two assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Storm Injury Report: Will Dominique Malonga, Ezi Magbegor Play?
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The Storm have two players listed on their injury report for Friday, including center Dominique Malonga.
Seattle has listed Malonga as probable and she is expected to return after missing Tuesday’s loss due to a back injury.
The Storm have ruled out Taina Mair due to a coach’s decision as they continue to preserve her eligibility under her developmental contract.
The good news for the Storm is that Ezi Magbegor is off the injury report and will return against the Dream after missing the last six games with a facial fracture.
Dream Injury Report: Will Te-Hina Paopao Play?
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The Dream have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Te-Hina Paopao.
Atlanta has ruled out Paopao due to a right leg injury as she will miss her fourth consecutive contest.
Fans in the Seattle and Atlanta markets can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Storm and Dream at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.
