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Key WNBA News to Watch
Napheesa Collier (foot) — Out
Stephanie Talbot (foot) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Bridget Carleton, Dorka Juhász, Alanna Smith
Napheesa Collier (foot) — Out
Olivia Epoupa (thigh) — Out
In the previous game without Collier, Williams led the Lynx with a 28.1% usage rate and a 43.8% assist rate. Cecilia Zandalasini provided the scoring punch off the bench in an expanded role, and Alissa Pili entered the rotation. In two starts, Juhász has submitted a lackluster 7.9% usage rate.
The Lynx defeated the Sparks in their first two meetings this season. However, Collier led the team with 27.5 points and 5.0 steals per game. It remains an advantageous matchup against the Sparks, who are 1-9 in their last 10 games and have posted a 109.4 Defensive Rating in that span.
Confirmed Lineup: Aari McDonald, Kia Nurse, Rickea Jackson, Azura Stevens, Dearica Hamby
Stephanie Talbot (foot) — Out
Lexie Brown (illness) — Out
Cameron Brink (knee) — Out for season