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The Los Angeles Sparks will be on road to face the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. Curt Miller's team is not having the greatest season this year as it holds the fifth position in the Western Conference and the second-last position in the overall standings.
The Sparks have a 6-20 record, which looks disastrous when compared to their opponents' 16-9 record. The defending WNBA champions haven't been a dominant force like the previous season but are not in bad form. The A'ja Wilson-led squad is still one of the favorites to win the championship and complete their three-peat.
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Los Angeles Sparks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
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The LA Sparks have been short-handed with most of their key players sidelined with injuries. Curt Miller can try a different rotation in Sunday's game but the core lineup should remain the same. Here are the expected starters for the Sparks.
G- Kia Nurse, G- Layshia Clarendon, F- Rickea Jackson, F- Dearica Hamby, and F- Azura Stevens
Here is a depth chart for the Sparks.
Las Vegas Aces Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
The Aces, on the other hand, have been fit and fully healthy. Here are the expected starting 5 for the Aces.
G- Jackie Young, G- Kelsey Plum, G- Chelsea Gray, C- A'ja Wilson, and C- Kiah Stokes
Here is a depth chart for the Aces:
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces: Injury report
Los Angeles Sparks injury report for August 18
The Sparks are undergoing an injury plague with most of their roster facing injuries. As per ESPN, Layshia Clarendon is expected to return for Sunday's game after missing the last one for personal reasons. Aari McDonald could be back as well after she was out with a foot injury during the game against the Chicago Sky.
Lexie Brown is still sidelined from any action because of Crohn's disease. Cameron Brink is also listed out as she suffered an ACL injury earlier this season.
Las Vegas Aces injury report for 18 August
The Aces didn't report any injuries for their game against the Sparks. Despite having a healthy roster, they lost their opening game of the second half to the New York Liberty.
How to watch LA Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces?
The Sparks vs Aces game will be held at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ESPN Las Vegas, Fox 5 Vegas, NBA TV and NBA TV Canada.
