The Los Angeles Sparks are at home on Friday night, preparing to host the Chicago Sky in an interconference matchup. This contest sees both teams looking to pick up a victory. Each side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Recent Form and Standings
Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 9-11 record. They secured a victory over the Indiana Fever at home on Wednesday night. In that win, Nneka Ogwumike led the way for the Sparks, recording 24 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Dearica Hamby added 21 points, nine rebounds, and four steals of her own. The Sparks will try to grab another victory Friday.
Chicago enters Friday’s contest with a 7-14 record. This follows their victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night. Natasha Cloud led the way for the Sky in Tuesday’s win, ending the game with 11 points, four rebounds, and six assists. Sydney Taylor recorded 16 points in the same fixture. The Sky are described as a struggling team.
Sparks Battling Key Absences
The Sparks have two players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game. Cameron Brink has been ruled out due to a left ankle injury. She will miss her seventh straight game. Kelsey Plum has also been ruled out; she will miss her fifth consecutive contest with a lower left leg injury. This injury is expected to sideline Plum until at least late July.
Sky Line-up Depleted by Injuries
The Sky have three players listed on their injury report. Guard Skylar Diggins has been ruled out. She will miss her second consecutive contest due to a right knee injury. DiJonai Carrington also remains sidelined as she continues to recover from left foot surgery. She has been ruled out and will miss the start of the season. Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the year with a torn ACL.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Sky and Sparks from Los Angeles. The game is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on ION.