Here is the injury report and predicted lineups for the LA Sparks and Chicago Sky for their Sunday-night encounter.
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The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Chicago Sky on Sunday, May 25 at Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks will head into the game on the back of a 82-73 loss to the Golden State Valkyries. On the other hand, the Chicago Sky went down against the reigning champions, New York Liberty, 99-74 in the last game. Both teams will aim to turn around the results of their previous defeats.
The LA Sparks kicked off the season by taking down the Valkyries in a blowout fashion, with a scoreline of 84-67. However, they failed to keep up the momentum and suffered three back-to-back losses following the game. While they have Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby scoring for them, the Sparks are finding it difficult to shape up their roster. Moreover, the absence of Cameron Brink has immensely affected their defense.
On the other hand, the Sky suffered two blowouts to begin their season by a combined 60 points, recording the worst point differential in WNBA history to start a season. The team that finished tenth in the previous season, is knee-deep in being able to find rhythm in the ongoing season. Pressure is mounting on them, and they would aim to find a way to get themselves back on track.
However, this might also be another long night for the Sky and things might get even more challenging for them due to the possible absence of one of their star players. As Sparks and Sky aim to end their losing streak and hope for things to get better, let’s see which players have been listed on their injury report.
LA Sparks vs. Chicago Sky Injury Report
When: Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 6 pm ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
TV: The U, SportsNet LAm WCIU | Live Stream: Fubo, WNBA League Pass
LA Sparks Injuries
Rickea Jackson- Out (Concussion Protocol)
Rae Burrell- Out (Right Knee)
Cameron Brink- Out (Left ACL Surgery Recovery)
The upcoming game will see Rickea Jackson remaining out due to concussion protocol. Rae Burrell and Cameron Brink will also continue to remain out with long-term injury recoveries.
Chicago Sky Injuries
Moriah Jefferson- Out (Leg)Hailey Van Lith- Questionable (Ankle)
The Sky find themselves in another trouble as they have Hailey Van Lith listed as questionable for the upcoming game. Van Lith continues to recover from her ankle injury which she sustained in a practice session before the season opener. However, she laced up for the first two games of the side despite the pain. They also have Moriah Jefferson listed as out with her leg injury, and she is yet to make her season debut.
LA Sparks vs. Chicago Sky Predicted Starting Lineup
LA Sparks: Kelsey Plum, Odyssey Sims, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Azura Stevens, Dearica Hamby
Chicago Sky: Ariel Atkins, Courtney Vandersloot, Kia Nurse, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
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