On July 3, the Sparks will host the Mystics in a WNBA regular-season game.
The Sparks currently stand at 4 wins and 14 losses, ranking 10th in the league. In their previous game, they lost 78-92 to the Mercury, extending their losing streak to seven games. In that match, Chinese player Li Yueru returned to the bench, scoring just 2 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. Hamby led with 29 points and 7 rebounds, Jackson had 14 points, and McDonald contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds. No other Spark player scored in double digits. For the Mercury, Cooper scored 24 points, Taurasi had 20, and Griner put up 18 points and 11 rebounds.
This season, the Sparks average 77.9 points per game, ranking third from last in the league. Only two players average double-digit scoring: Hamby with 18.4 points and Jackson with 10.1 points. With Brink, Stevens, and Brown all out due to injury, the team’s situation has worsened. During this losing streak, the Sparks have shown little resistance, and Li Yueru’s performance has been inconsistent, failing to capitalize on Brink’s absence as she recently rejoined the bench.
The Mystics are currently at the bottom of the league with a 4-15 record. In their last game, they lost 77-88 at home to the defending champions, the Aces. Doyle scored 23 points and 7 rebounds, Allen had 14 points, and Atkins tallied 13. Facing an offensive powerhouse like the Aces, that effort was not enough, as Jackie Young scored 26 points, Gray had 22, and Hayes contributed 17. Despite Wilson’s 4-of-15 shooting, the Aces won comfortably.
After losing several key players, the Mystics have struggled, now sitting at the bottom of the standings. They average 79 points per game and have the league’s fewest rebounds at 32 per game. Atkins averages 14.4 points, Harrison 14, and Austin 11.7, while Dolson chips in 10.6 points. However, both Sykes and Austin are currently injured, further hampering the team’s offense.
In this clash between two struggling teams, both sides see an opportunity for a much-needed victory. In their first meeting this season, the Sparks narrowly won 70-68. Playing at home, the Sparks will have a slight advantage. Besides the outcome of the game, the performance of Chinese player Li Yueru will also be a focal point.
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