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The LA Sparks end their grueling seven-game road trip on Friday against the Phoenix Mercury at the Footprint Center. The Sparks are 0-6 on their road trip and would love to end it on a high note. The Mercury, on the other hand, are looking to get back on the winning track.
Phoenix has been inconsistent this season, beating the Las Vegas Aces in one game before losing to lesser teams. They would need to build some momentum heading into the Olympic break and possibly have a record above .500.
Meanwhile, the Sparks are still trying to find ways to recover from Cameron Brink's season-ending knee injury. Brink's injury has turned the team's mood somber, but they are slowly making things interesting despite previous blowouts during the road trip.
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Here's a highlight from the Sparks-Mercury matchup earlier this month won by Phoenix:
LA Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury Injury Reports
The LA Sparks have been ravaged by injuries this season. They have four players on the injury report ahead of tonight's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. Cameron Brink, Lexie Brown, Layshia Clarendon and Azura Stevens are all listed as out.
Brink underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in her left knee and will be out for the rest of the season. Brown has been ruled out until August as she deals with Crohn's disease, while Clarendon has an undiagnosed minor illness. Stevens has not played this season due to arm surgery, but is expected to make her debut early next month.
On the other hand, the Phoenix Mercury have a clean bill of health and have no players on their injury report.
LA Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
LA Sparks Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
The LA Sparks are expected to adjust their starting lineups based on the availability of their players. Sparks head coach Curt Miller is expected to stick to the following starting five:
G - Aari McDonald | G - Kia Nurse | F - Dearica Hamby | F - Rickea Jackson | C - Li Yueru
Here are the Sparks' current depth chart:
Phoenix Mercury Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
The Phoenix Mercury have made changes to their starting lineups over the past two months. However, head coach Nate Tibbetts is expected to stick to his current starting five consisting of:
G - Natasha Cloud | G - Kaleah Copper | G - Diana Taurasi | F - Rebecca Allen | C - Brittney Griner
Here's the Mercury's current depth chart:
How to watch LA Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury?
The Sparks vs Mercury game is scheduled on Friday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. It's expected to start at 10:00 p.m. EST and will be televised on ION. It's also available via live streaming on the WNBA League Pass, which is a paid subscription.
