LA Sparks vs Minnesota Lynx predicted starting lineups and depth charts for June 14

The LA Sparks will travel to Minneapolis on Friday to face the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner's Cup at the Target Center. This will be their second meeting of the season, with the previous game ending in a 89-75 win for the Lynx.

Both teams enter the contest with contrasting results. In their last game, the Sparks returned to winning ways with a 97-89 win over the Aces. Meanwhile, the Storm handed the Lynx their first loss of the season on Wednesday at the Climate Pledge Arena.

Rickea Jackson's 30-point performance led the LA Sparks (4-7) to victory, maintaining 10th place in the regular season standings. Alternatively, they leapfrogged the Aces in the Commissioner's Cup standings, occupying the fifth seed with a 2-2 record.

On the other hand, Minnesota's first defeat of the season saw them lose ground to the NY Liberty. The Lynx (9-1) dropped down to second in the regular season standings and faced a similar fate in the Commissioner's Cup rankings. Their defeat to the Storm (3-1) saw them drop to second, sharing an identical record.

The Sparks will be hopeful of securing a win in Minneapolis, as they look to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. However, this will not be an easy task, as the Lynx will look to avenge their loss against the Storm. A loss for either team will have huge implications, adding extra intensity to this match-up.

LA Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx: injury report

LA Sparks injury report

The LA Sparks will continue to miss the services of Cameron Brink (ACL) and Rae Burrell (leg). On the other hand, Julie Allemand joins the Belgian national team camp for the FIBA EuroBasket tournament.

Minnesota Lynx injury report

The Lynx will be without Jessica Shepard, who, similar to Allemand, has left Minnesota's camp for the EuroBasket Tournament.

LA Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx: starting lineups and depth chart

LA Sparks predicted starting lineup and depth charts

The LA Sparks should start with Kelsey Plum and Odyssey Sims as the guards, Azura Stevens and Dearica Hamby as the forwards, while Rickea Jackson will feature as the center.

Starters	2nd Unit	3rd Unit
Kelsey Plum	Sarah Ashley Barker
Odyssey Sims
Azura Stevens	Sania Feagin	Liatu King
Dearica Hamby	Emma Cannon
Rickea Jackson	Mercedes Russell

Minnesota Lynx starting lineup and depth chart

The Minnesota starting five should feature Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, Napheesa Collier, Bridget Carleton, and Alanna Smith for their game on Friday.

Position	Starters	2nd	3rd
PG	Kayla McBride	Natisha Heideman
SG	Courtney Williams	Diamond Miller
SF	Napheesa Collier	Karlie Samuelson	Alissa Pili
PF	Bridget Carleton	Anastasiia Olairi Kosu
C	Alanna Smith	Mariana Kliundikova

About the author

Arian Kashyap is a basketball journalist at Sportskeeda with over two years of experience at Essentially Sports and Spice Bite and a Bachelor's in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

Arian's favorite team is the Miami Heat and it’s mainly down to Dwyane Wade being his favorite player of all time. Arian loved how explosive Wade was as a player and he had all the attributes, whether that be shooting, defending or passing. Arian really liked how he won titles both with and without a dynasty behind him.

Arian has also worked with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and was the manager for a Delhi-based women’s team called Garwhal Untied. Garwhal won the Delhi league and were runners-up during his tenure.

Arian has judged essay writing competitions for the Commonwealth Students Welfare Group of India in 2023 and was a part of the U-14 team for the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools academy that qualified for the AIFF Round in 2023.

When not working or watching sports, Arian likes riding his motorcycle and reading.

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Edited by Dipayan Moitra

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