The LA Sparks and Dallas Wings are two of the most exciting teams to watch after the major changes they went through in the offseason. The Sparks acquired two-time champion Kelsey Plum, while the Wings drafted former Huskies star Paige Bueckers at No. 1.
They will to face each other for the first time this season on Friday. The game will be held at College Park Center, and is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET. LA and Dallas have had rough starts and are on three-game losing streaks.
The Sparks have a 2-6 record, while the Wings are 1-7.
LA Sparks vs Dallas Wings: Injury reports
LA Sparks injury report for June 6
The LA Sparks are heading into Friday's matchup down two players. According to ESPN, Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell are both listed as out.
While Brink is still recovering from a torn ACL, Burrell will not play due to a right leg injury. Brink was expected to return in June; however, the latest update revealed that she remains without a timetable.
Dallas Wings injury report for June 6
The Wings will also be down two players against the Sparks, as they will be without Tyasha Harris and Paige Bueckers. Harris was ruled out because of a knee injury, and Bueckers suffered a concussion in the 97-92 loss to the Chicago Sky on May 29.
This will be the third consecutive game the No. 1 pick will miss since she entered the league's concussion protocol.
LA Sparks vs. Dallas Wings: Predicted starting lineups and depth chart
LA Sparks predicted starting lineup and depth chart for June 6
The Sparks are expected to run a similar lineup, with Kelsey Plum at the core.
G- Odyssey Sims, G- Kelsey Plum, F- Azura Stevens, F- Dearica Hamby and F- Rickea Jackson.
Dallas Wings predicted starting lineup and depth chart for June 6
The Wings are expected to use the same lineup they had in their previous three games.
G- Arike Ogunbowale, G- DiJonai Carrington, F- NaLyssa Smith, F- Myisha Hines-Allen and F- Maddy Siegrist.