The Los Angeles Sparks travel to Seattle to take on the Storm on Tuesday, with both sides aiming for a win. The Storm have enjoyed a fantastic season and sit second in the WNBA Western Conference with a 7-4 record. Things haven't been as good for Curt Miller’s side who find themselves second to bottom in the conference.
The Storm suffered their first loss in seven matchups on Sunday and will be hoping to bounce back from the setback. The Sparks, on the other hand, has seen mixed performances but their inability to build on good results and create momentum saw them losing multiple games by narrow margins.
However, the last two games have seen improved form for LA, with an impressive 81-72 beating of the Wings followed by a 96-92 victory against the defending champions Aces. This should allow the Sparks to enter this game full of confidence. Noelle Quinn’s side will not make it easy, however, as the Storm have lost just once in their last five home games.
LA Sparks vs. Seattle Storm: Injury reports
Los Angeles Sparks injury reports June 11
Curt Miller’s Sparks travel to Seattle with nearly a clean bill of health, with Azura Stevens being the only exception who is out for an lengthy period with an arm injury.
Seattle Storm injury reports June 11
The Seattle Storm also have a relatively healthy roster, with just MacKenzie Holmes out with a knee injury.
Los Angeles Sparks vs Seattle Storm: Starting lineups and depth charts
Los Angeles Sparks starting lineup and depth chart
The Sparks will be likely sticking with their regular starters in Kia Nurse, Cameron Brink, Lexie Brown, Rickea Jackson and Dearica Hamby.
Seattle Storm starting lineup and depth chart
Noelle Quinn’s side is unlikely to make many changes to the side that has been performing so well so far, with Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jewell Loyd, Nneka Ogwumike, Victoria Vivians and Ezi Magbegor set to be in the starting lineup.
Los Angeles Sparks vs Seattle Storm: Key clashes
Jewell Loyd, who is averaging 20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game this season is the highest of any Storm player. The Sparks will need to pay special attention to her.
Apart from Loyd, the Sparks will also have the task of containing the lively and dimensional attack of Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike.
For LA, Dearica Hamby may be a key player as she leads the team in almost all stats by averaging 20.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Players like Kia Nurse, Lexie Brown and Cameron Brink will play an important role, too.