The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Sunday night as they host the Golden State Valkyries in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with a 12-18 record after defeating the Minnesota Lynx on the road Thursday night.
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In Thursday’s victory over the Lynx, Dearica Hamby led the way for the Sparks as she recorded 16 points and nine rebounds while Nneka Ogwumike added 16 points and seven rebounds of her own.
The Sparks will try to grab another victory Sunday as they face off against the Valkyries in a tough home matchup.
Golden State enters Sunday’s contest with a 22-9 record after defeating the Dallas Wings on the road Friday night.
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Veronica Burton led the way for the Valkyries in Friday’s victory as she ended the game with 22 points, four rebounds and seven assists while Gabby Williams recorded 19 points and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, each may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Valkyries Injury Report: Will Cecilia Zandalasini Play?
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The Valkyries have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday, including forward Cecelia Zandalasini.
Golden State have listed Zandalasini as questionable due to left quad soreness and she is in danger of missing her first game since May 22.
The Valkyries have ruled out Iliana Rupert as she will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.
Sparks Injury Report: Will Rae Burrell, Monique Akoa Makani Play?
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The Sparks have two players listed on their injury report, including Rae Burrell and Monique Akoa Makani.
Los Angeles has listed Burrell as probable and she is expected to play despite dealing with a right leg injury.
The Sparks have listed Akoa Makani as questionable due to a right ankle injury and she is in danger of missing her first game since August 2.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Valkyries and Sparks from Los Angeles at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and Disney Plus.
