The Seattle Storm will face off against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday at 8 p.m. EDT in a key Western Conference matchup. Currently, the Storm hold a record of 16-15, with a 9-9 performance against other teams in the Western Conference. In their last game, Seattle fell short against the Las Vegas Aces, despite a strong effort from Dominique Malonga, who scored 22 points in the 90-86 defeat.
The Sparks, sitting at 14-16, have had a tough season against conference rivals, recording only a 4-12 mark. However, they boast the highest average of points scored in the paint within the Western Conference at 40.3. Dearica Hamby leads the Sparks with an average of 12.9 points per game, showcasing her offensive prowess.
Seattle, ranking seventh in the WNBA, has been known for its outside shooting, averaging 7.4 made 3-pointers per game at a clip of 33.2% from beyond the arc. Erica Wheeler has been key for the Storm, leading the team with 1.6 three-pointers made per game at 35.5%.
The teams will meet for the third time this season, with the Sparks winning the previous encounter 108-106 on August 2, where Rickea Jackson shone with 27 points.
In their past ten games, Los Angeles has peaked with an impressive 8-2 record, averaging 92.9 points, while the Storm have struggled, going 3-7 and averaging 80.6 points per game.
In terms of injuries, the Sparks have no players listed, while the Storm will miss Katie Lou Samuelson for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
As the Storm look to rebound against the Sparks, this game provides an opportunity for them to continue improving their record and gain momentum as the season progresses.