Published on: May 31, 2022 10:50 pm IST|Updated on: May 31, 2022 10:50 pm IST
LAS vs DAL Dream11: The WNBA has given us various gifts throughout the season. This is still the early part of the season but we have seen multiple teams emerge out of the blue and raise their game whereas others have been doing a great job of picking it up where they left it during the last season. Then there are some teams still figuring it out and are just building something. And one of those teams in Los Angeles Sparks will host the Dallas Wings.
The Sparks have had a slow start, winning four of their first ten games. In the last game, they did a great job of beating the Lynx in a close 85:83 victory as Chennedy Carter dropped 20 points and led the team in rebounds and assists. On the other hand, the Wings have clinched five wins in eight games. In the last match, they lost to the Sun 68:99 as they got overwhelmed on both ends. Can the Sparks finally get a winning run from here?
Host: Los Angeles Sparks Visitors: Dallas Wings Match Timing: 1 June, @ 08:00 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Streaky Wings, Sparks need to be more connected
The Sparks have not gotten in a sustainable rhythm, they have won two of their last three games, but two of them have been against vulnerable teams. Against teams that are well-oiled units, they have often crumbled on both ends and one of the biggest shortcomings has been the lack of three-point shooting. However, getting Katie Lou-Samuelson has improved them a bit from long range. Chennedy Carter can be a big isolation scorer but the team is still reliant mostly upon Nneka Ogwumike.
The Wings have been amazing away from, nabbing four wins in five games. The problem is that the team is way too streaky and is yet to develop a cohesion on the offensive end. Defensively, they have shown promise but a lot of work is to be done for the squad to become consistent. Marina Mabrey has been in the middle of a breakout season but Arike Ogunbowale has been way too inefficient. Can the Wings be a more consistent unit and develop a more disciplined approach?
Highest scorer: Nneka Ogwumike: 27 Highest rebounder: Liz Cambage: 11 Top assists maker: Marina Mabrey: 6 Score Prediction: Sparks 89 Wings 80
Los Angeles Sparks vs Dallas Wings WNBA Live, Team News, and Lineups
Los Angels Sparks Teams News:
Sparks Expected Starting Five Isolation Forward: PF: Nneka Ogwumike Inside Presence: C: Liz Cambage Stretch-Three: SF: Karlie Lou-Samuelson Scoring Guard: SG: Lexie Brown/ SG: Brittney Sykes Brilliant Dribble Driver: PG: Chennedy Carter
BENCH: Chiney Ogwumike, Brittney Sykes, Jasmine Walker, Amy Atwell,.
NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks
Marina Mabrey (DAL) Points: 04 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 04 Steals: 01 Although she shot just 1/6 in the last game, Marina has been an incredible scorer while also developing a playmaking aspect. I expect her to be in 17-23 points, 4-7 assists, and 3-6 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-32
Nneka Ogwumike(LAS) Points: 16 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 02 Steals: 01 Nneka is an elite isolation scorer who can also be a strong rebounder and defender. I expect her to be in 18+ points, 5-9 rebounds, and 1-2 steals range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-37
Arike Ogunbowale(DAL) Points: 16 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 02 Steals: 03 Guard Arike is a quick scorer who has a brilliant loopy shot but can be a big-time streaky scorer. I believe she will be in 16-22 points and 1-3 steals range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-34
Liz Cambage(LAS) Points: 15 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 01 Blocks: 02 Steals: 01 Center Cambage has been a strong help defender, rebounder, and can also provide more than serviceable scoring. I expect her to be in 16-23 points, 8-12 rebounds, and 1-4 blocks range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-37
Allisha Gray(DAL) Points: 11 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 00 Lefty Allisha is a huge difference-maker as a scorer, rebounder, and playmaker, and if she becomes more consistent, the Wings can be a deep Playoffs team. I expect a 12-17 points, 5-8 rebounds, and 3-5 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-31
Chennedy Carter(LAS) Points: 20 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 04 Steals: 01 Guard Carter has given a boost to the Sparks ball-handling reserves and she has been an incredible scorer so far. I expect a 12-17 points, 4-6 assists, and 3-5 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-34
(Recommended) PG: C Carter SG: A Ogunbowale, M Mabrey SF: K Lou-Samuelson, S Sabally PF: N Ogwumike(SP), K Thornton C: L Cambage(PP)
(Alternate) PG: C Carter SG: A Ogunbowale, M Mabrey SF: K Lou-Samuelson, A Gray(PP), S Sabally PF: N Ogwumike(SP) C: C Ogwumike
It is fun to see Nneka Ogwumike giving her tough pump-fakes and finishing inside while Arike hitting some quick jumpers, a must-watch, aint’t it? You can catch this brilliant battle on the WNBA League Pass where you have all the live games and their replays if you miss the game. To learn the scores, news, and stats, go to the official website of the WNBA.