Atlanta Dream vs. Los Angeles Sparks Prediction & Game Preview - August 25, 2023 | WNBA

The Los Angeles Sparks are on a five-game win streak and will be looking to record another victory when they face off against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, August 25.

Sitting fourth in the WNBA Western Conference, the Sparks are looking to force their way into the postseason, courtesy of some stellar play down the stretch of the regular season.

The Dream currently resides third in the Eastern Conference, having won 16 of their 33 games and boasting a 48.5% win rate. However, the Dream are coming into their game against the Sparks on the back of a loss, and that lack of momentum could prove to be a stumbling block.

In the last meeting between these two teams on August 13, the Sparks recorded a 9-point win with the scoreline ending 85-74.

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Atlanta Dream vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Prediction

Given the Sparks' recent good form, they will enter the game as marginal favorites to secure a win. Their recent defeat of the Dream will still be fresh in their minds and should afford them some additional confidence heading into the contest.

However, the Dream are no pushover. Atlanta will want to register a victory over Los Angeles to make amends for their recent loss, and could use that desire to spur them onto an intense performance, which they would hope leads to a win.

Nevertheless, the Sparks hold the biggest win streak in the WNBA at present and have a large amount of momentum spurring them forward as we edge closer to the regular-season finish line.

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Atlanta Dream roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Laeticia Amihere	F	6-3 ft	185 lbs	JULY 10, 2001	R	SOUTH CAROLINA/CANADA
Monique Billings	F	6-4 ft	192 lbs	MAY 2, 1996	5 yrs	UCLA/USA
Nia Coffey	F	6-1 ft	182 lbs	JUNE 11, 1995	6 yrs	NORTHWESTERN/USA
Asia (AD) Durr	G	5-10 ft	151 lbs	APRIL 5, 1997	2 yrs	LOUISVILLE/USA
Allisha Gray	G	6-0 ft	167 lbs	JANUARY 12, 1995	6 yrs	SOUTH CAROLINA/USA
Naz Hillmon	F	6-2 ft	190 lbs	APRIL 5, 2000	1 yrs	MICHIGAN/USA
Rhyne Howard	G	6-2 ft	175 lbs	APRIL 29, 2000	1 yrs	KENTUCKY/USA
Haley Jones	F-G	6-1 ft	187 lbs	MAY 23, 2001	R	STANFORD/USA
Aari McDonald	G	5-6 ft	141 lbs	AUGUST 20, 1998	2 yrs	ARIZONA/USA
Cheyenne Parker	F	6-4 ft	193 lbs	AUGUST 22, 1992	8 yrs	MIDDLE TENNESSEE/USA
Danielle Robinson	G	5-9 ft	137 lbs	MAY 10, 1989	11 yrs	OKLAHOMA/USA
Iliana Rupert	C	6-4 ft	189 lbs	JULY 12, 2001	1 yrs	TANGO BOURGES/FRANCE

Los Angeles Sparks roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Lexie Brown	G	5-9 ft	162 lbs	OCTOBER 27, 1994	5 yrs	DUKE/USA
Rae Burrell	G-F	6-2 ft	168 lbs	JUNE 21, 2000	1 yrs	TENNESSEE/USA
Jordin Canada	G	5-6 ft	135 lbs	AUGUST 11, 1995	5 yrs	UCLA/USA
Layshia Clarendon	G	5-9 ft	158 lbs	MAY 2, 1991	9 yrs	CALIFORNIA/USA
Nia Clouden	G	5-9 ft	139 lbs	MAY 17, 2000	1 yrs	MICHIGAN STATE/USA
Zia Cooke	G	5-9 ft	163 lbs	JANUARY 9, 2001	R	SOUTH CAROLINA/USA
Dearica Hamby	F	6-3 ft	189 lbs	NOVEMBER 6, 1993	8 yrs	WAKE FOREST/USA
Nneka Ogwumike	F	6-2 ft	174 lbs	JULY 2, 1990	11 yrs	STANFORD/USA
Chiney Ogwumike	F-C	6-3 ft	183 lbs	MARCH 21, 1992	6 yrs	STANFORD/USA
Karlie Samuelson	G	6-0 ft	160 lbs	MAY 10, 1995	4 yrs	STANFORD/USA
Katie Lou Samuelson	F	6-3 ft	163 lbs	JUNE 13, 1997	4 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Azurá Stevens	C	6-6 ft	180 lbs	FEBRUARY 1, 1996	5 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA
Jasmine Thomas	G	5-9 ft	143 lbs	SEPTEMBER 30, 1989	12 yrs	DUKE/USA

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Atlanta Dream vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on ION, WNBA League Pass and FUBO.

The game will be played at Gateway Center Arena and is set to tip off at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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Atlanta Dream vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Players to watch

In her last outing, Azura Stevens registered 20 points and 9 rebounds for the Los Angeles Sparks and will be looking to make a similar impact when she faces the Atlanta Dream. Jordin Canada and leading scorer Nneka Ogwumike will also both be looking to make a big impression on both ends of the court.

For the Dream, Rhyne Howard and Haley Jones will both be featured on the offensive end, while Cheyenne Parker's rebounding skills will be integral to keeping control of the game for Atlanta. Allisha Gray's scoring ability will also be important as the Dream tries to keep pace with the Sparks' much-improved offensive execution.