Los Angeles Sparks vs Chicago Sky Aces prediction & game preview - August 29, 2023 | WNBA

The Los Angeles Sparks' win streak has come to an end, but that shouldn't derail them from continuing their climb up the Western Conference. On Tuesday, August 29, Los Angeles will face the Chicago Sky, who sit fifth in the Eastern Conference.

The Sky won 14 of 35 games this season, but have struggled when playing in front of their own fans, winning only half of their contests at home. Meanwhile, the Sparks have won 15 of 34 contests and have been reliable both on the road and at home.

In the last meeting between these two teams, the Chicago Sky secured a 10-point victory, walking out of the contest with a scoreline of 86-78. That contest came on July 1.

Since then, the Los Angeles Sparks have shown vast improvement in their game, which is likely due to their roster finally having a spell of good health.

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Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky Aces prediction

The Los Angeles Sparks' recent form should be enough for them to be considered marginal favorites over the Chicago Sky entering Tuesday's game. Had the Los Angeles roster not been overrun with injury issues all season, they would likely have been seen as one of the better teams in the WNBA.

However, the Chicago Sky are a resilient team that often pushes their opponents to the max. Both teams have a similar record over their 30+ games, so neither will feel like they have a significant advantage.

As such, we're likely to see a physical game played at pace as each team tries to outwork the other.

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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

Chicago Sky roster

PLAYER	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	DOB	EXP	FROM
Ivana Dojkic	G	5-11 ft	154 lbs	DECEMBER 24, 1997	R	CROATIA/CROATIA
Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu	F-C	6-3 ft	204 lbs	JULY 26, 1999	R	SOUTH FLORIDA/CAMEROON
Joyner Holmes	F	6-3 ft	210 lbs	FEBRUARY 22, 1998	3 yrs	TEXAS-AUSTIN/USA
Jordan Horston	G-F	6-2 ft	165 lbs	MAY 21, 2001	R	TENNESSEE/USA
Jewell Loyd	G	5-11 ft	165 lbs	OCTOBER 5, 1993	8 yrs	NOTRE DAME/USA
Ezi Magbegor	C	6-4 ft	181 lbs	AUGUST 13, 1999	3 yrs	MELBOURNE/AUSTRALIA
Jade Melbourne	G	5-11 ft	145 lbs	AUGUST 18, 2002	R	AUSTRALIA/AUSTRALIA
Kia Nurse	G	6-0 ft	181 lbs	FEBRUARY 22, 1996	4 yrs	CONNECTICUT/CANADA
Mercedes Russell	C	6-6 ft	195 lbs	JULY 27, 1995	5 yrs	TENNESSEE/USA
Yvonne Turner	G	5-10 ft	127 lbs	OCTOBER 13, 1987	4 yrs	NEBRASKA/USA
Sami Whitcomb	G	5-10 ft	154 lbs	JULY 20, 1988	6 yrs	WASHINGTON/AUSTRALIA
Gabby Williams	F	5-11 ft	172 lbs	SEPTEMBER 9, 1996	4 yrs	CONNECTICUT/USA

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Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Where to watch

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

The game will be played at the Crypto.com arena and is set to tip off at 10:30 p.m. Eastern time.

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Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Players to watch

Azura Stevens, Nneka Ogqumike, and Jordin Canada are the Los Angeles Sparks' three dynamic scorers. All three of the Sparks' best players are capable of scoring deep into double-digits while racking up the box score in both points and assists.

Both Dearica Hambry and Lexie Brown will also be expected to make a big impact in the upcoming games against the Chicago Sky.

For Chicago, Kahleah Copper, Elizabeth Williams, and Alanna Smith are usually the featured members of the offense. While Marina Mabrey can provide secondary scoring and playmaking.

Smith's rebounding will also be key to how Chicago looks to approach and control the game.