Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 11, 2024

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Sep 11, 2024 8:11 AM
The Seattle Storm, riding a 2-0 season series lead, will face the struggling Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, September 11th. The Sparks, seeking to break their home losing streak, will look to overcome their 5-13 home record against the Storm's 8-9 road record. Can the Sparks turn their fortunes around or will the Storm continue their dominance in this WNBA matchup?
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Storm vs Sparks statistics

Stat Storm Sparks
Streak W1 L5
Last Ten Games 4-6 1-9
Points Per Game 83.0 78.3
Rebounds Per Game 35.0 31.9
Assists Per Game 20.4 19.8
Blocks Per Game 5.3 3.3
Steals Per Game 9.3 7.3
Field Goal % 43.1 42.4
Three Point % 28.8 32.3
Points Against 78.4 86.4

Los Angeles Sparks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/8/24 vs Connecticut Sun L 79-67
9/6/24 @ Chicago Sky L 92-78
9/4/24 @ Indiana Fever L 93-86
9/1/24 vs Atlanta Dream L 80-62
8/28/24 vs New York Liberty W 94-88

Seattle Storm recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/7/24 vs Phoenix Mercury W 90-66
9/5/24 @ New York Liberty L 77-70
9/3/24 @ Connecticut Sun W 71-64
9/1/24 @ Connecticut Sun L 93-86
8/30/24 vs New York Liberty L 98-85

Storm vs Sparks predictions

When the Seattle Storm hit the court against the Los Angeles Sparks, all eyes will likely be on Jewell Loyd, who's been lighting up the scoreboard with an impressive average of 20.1 points per game. Given her consistent performance this season, it wouldn't be surprising to see her drop another 20-plus points. Alongside Loyd, Skylar Diggins-Smith should play a pivotal role as well, especially in setting up plays and dishing out assists, with her average hovering around 6.5 per game. And let’s not forget Ezi Magbegor under the rim; her rebounding prowess could be crucial in shutting down the Sparks' attempts to control the paint.

Switching gears to the Los Angeles Sparks, the team will be looking towards Dearica Hamby to provide a spark. Averaging 17.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, Hamby has shown she can be a double-double threat on any given night. However, the Sparks might face a challenge if Aari McDonald, leading the team with 3.7 assists per game, isn’t at full strength due to her ankle issue. Her participation and performance could be a game-changer, given how much Los Angeles relies on her for playmaking and overall pace control.

Considering the current dynamics and recent performances, the Seattle Storm seem to have the upper hand in this matchup. Seattle’s blend of robust defense and consistent scoring, led by Loyd and Diggins-Smith, appears too formidable for the struggling Sparks, especially with the uncertainty around McDonald's condition. Barring any unforeseen heroics from the Los Angeles side, the Seattle Storm might extend their winning streak further by securing a victory in this encounter. What do you think? Could the Sparks pull an upset, or will the Storm continue their dominance?

Los Angeles Sparks injuries

  • Aari McDonald (G): Day-To-Day
  • Layshia Clarendon (G): Out
  • Lexie Brown (G): Out
  • Cameron Brink (F): Out

Storm vs Sparks game info

Venue crypto.com Arena
Location Los Angeles, CA
Tip-off Wed 10:00 PM
TV NBA TV

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