The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Thursday night as they host the Golden State Valkyries in a Western Conference showdown.
Los Angeles enters Thursday’s contest with a 16-27 record after losing on the road to the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Aces, Nneka Ogwumike led the way for the Sparks as she recorded 17 points and nine rebounds while Erica Wheeler added 16 points, four rebounds and five assists of her own.
The Sparks will try to bounce back Thursday as they face off against the Valkyries in a tough home matchup.
Golden State enters Thursday’s contest with a 31-12 record after losing on the road in overtime to the Portland Fire Tuesday night.
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Gabby Williams led the way for the Valkyries in Tuesday’s loss as she ended the game with 17 points, four rebounds and four assists while Veronica Burton recorded 13 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
While both teams are looking to end the regular season with a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Valkyries Injury Report
The Valkyries have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Iliana Rupert, who will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.
Sparks Injury Report: Will Dearica Hamby, Cameron Brink Play?
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The Sparks have three players listed on their injury report, including Dearica Hamby and Cameron Brink.
Los Angeles has listed Hamby as probable and she is expected to return after missing the last two games with a left knee injury.
The Sparks have ruled out Brink due to a right ankle injury as she will miss her third straight game while Aaliyah Nye will miss her third consecutive contest with a left ankle injury.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Valkyries and Sparks from Los Angeles at 10 p.m. ET.
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