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The Los Angeles Sparks will have to cope with injuries to multiple players as they travel on Friday to a well set-up Phoenix Mercury team who are fourth in the WNBA Western Conference. What was once looking like a promising season for the Sparks has seen them towards the bottom of the league.
The Mercury have won four of their last six games, so an upturn in form was much needed after 107-92, 70-47, 81-78 and 95-71 losses to to the Washington Wings, Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx respectively threatened to derail Nate Tibbetts’ troops. They will look to build on their recent positive results and performances against a depleted Sparks team at the Footprint Center.
By contrast, Curt Miller’s side are stricken by injuries, which have undoubtedly affected their momentum at a crucial time of the season. The coach won't be looking to use that as an excuse, though, and ensure that available players are fully charged because the Sparks will need an almighty effort to end a run of six defeats.
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LA Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury injury reports for June 28
LA Sparks injury report for June 28
Curt Miller’s team have been plagued with injuries this season, with four players being listed out against the Mercury.
There are real fears over how the LA outfit would fare in Phoenix. Azura Stevens has missed a vast majority of the season and is not returning anytime soon. Fan-favorite Cameron Brink is another absentee following an ACL tear.
Star guard Lexie Brown will be sidelined due to Crohn's disease, with an update expected after the Olympic break, while Layshia Clarendon is out for this game.
Phoenix Mercury injury reports for June 28
The Mercury have no injury concerns. They have the returning Sug Sutton returning after a hamstring injury.
How to watch LA Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury?
The game will take place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, which has a capacity of 18,422. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ION, with live streaming options available through Fubo, Amazon Prime and WNBA League Pass.
