The Minnesota Lynx hit the road to face the LA Sparks on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with tipoff set for 10 p.m. EDT. This will be their third encounter of the season, with the Lynx winning both of the previous two meetings.
Where to watch Minnesota Lynx vs. LA Sparks?
Minneapolis residents can watch the game on Bally Sports North Extra, while fans in Los Angeles can catch it on SportsNet LA. Apart from being aired on the regional networks, the contest is also available to be live-streamed on FuboTV or via the WNBA League Pass.
Minnesota Lynx vs. LA Sparks: Game Preview
Ahead of the contest, the Minnesota Lynx stand third in the WNBA standings with a 15-6 record and have won seven of their last 10 matchups. They are coming off a 74-67 victory against the Washington Mystics on Saturday led by Courtney Williams' 17 points, six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block.
Meanwhile, the Sparks are third-last in the standings with a 5-16 record. They have won just one of their last 10 outings and their last two victories came against the reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces. The Sparks are coming off an 84-78 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Dearica Hamby led their losing effort with 25 points, nine rebounds and one assist.
Minnesota Lynx vs. LA Sparks: Injury Reports and Starting lineups
Lynx Injury Report and Starting Lineups
Napheesa Collier is listed as questionable on the Minnesota Lynx's injury report and her involvement will be a game-time decision. Moreover, Olivia Epoupa is listed as out for the game while Jessia Shepard is out for the season.
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve will likely use a starting lineup of Kayla McBride (G), Courtney Williams (G), Bridget Carleton (F), Dorkha Juhasz (F) and Alanna Smith (C) for the upcoming matchup.
Sparks Injury Report and Starting Lineups
Meanwhile, the LA Sparks' injury report features Stephanie Talbot as day-to-day while Lexie Brown will be out for the game. Furthermore, Cameron Brink and Julie Allemand are listed out for the season.
Sparks head coach Curt Miller is expected to deploy a starting lineup of Kia Nurse (G), Aari McDonald (G), Rickea Jackson (F), Stephanie Talbot (F), and Dearica Hamby (C).