The Los Angeles Sparks will take on the Seattle Storm in a Western Conference matchup for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles enters the contest with a 5-6 record, while Seattle aims to snap a six-game losing streak and improve its 3-10 standing.
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Injury Report
According to injury reports, the Sparks enter Wednesday's game with a completely healthy roster.
In contrast, the Storm have ruled out starting forward Ezi Magbegor due to a right foot injury, while Taina Mair remains sidelined under a coach's decision to preserve her developmental contract eligibility.
Sparks Riding Defensive Momentum
The Sparks enter the game following an 89-72 home victory against the Portland Fire, where they limited opponents to 29 second-half points.
Los Angeles currently ranks fifth in the WNBA with an offensive rating of 108.7, but holds a league-worst defensive rating of 111.8, or 115.6 prior to Sunday's game according to league statistics.
"I think defensively giving up 12 points in that 3rd quarter and 29 in the 2nd half, we did the things we're supposed to do," said Lynne Roberts, Los Angeles Sparks head coach.
The victory marked the largest margin of victory for Los Angeles this season, fueled by 22 points and 12 rebounds from Dearica Hamby, alongside 16 points and seven assists from Kelsey Plum.
"I was proud of the effort defensively," Roberts added.
The coaching staff expressed confidence that the team could maintain this defensive discipline during the road game in Seattle.
