Published on: May 20, 2022 10:25 pm IST|Updated on: May 20, 2022 10:25 pm IST
LAS vs SEA Dream11: The WNBA is a great league and doesn’t listen to the popular narratives that the league is garbage, Nah, it ain’t. These women have mostly gone through four-year rigid basketball programs, while others have been basketball standouts internationally. And in this game, we will see an influx of talented basketball players here as the Los Angeles Sparks will host the Seattle Storm.
The Sparks have lost three out of their five games and in the last match-up, the Sparks got beaten by the Lynx 84:87 despite a 22-points night by Nneka Ogwumike. The Seattle Storm enter with a similar record but won their last game with a scoreline of 74:71 against the Chicago Sky. Young Center Magbebor showed her A-Game and banged home 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Host: Seattle Storm Visitors: Los Angeles Sparks Match Timing: 21 May, @ 07:30 AM (+05:30 UTC) Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
Two teams figuring it out
The Sparks have started slow this season and their three-point shooting has been their biggest drawback so far. However, the return of Katie-Lou Samuelson helped the team and she dropped three triples in the last game. However, the bulk of the load lies upon Nneka Ogwumike who is a great scoring option. Jordin Canada hasn’t gotten going after a hot start. Liz Cambage is not in her element except for a couple of nights. Lexie Brown has been decent but the Sparks need to get their outside ball going.
Storm has been having some troubles lately and one big issue has been identifying options around Loyd and Stewart. However, Ezi Magbebor figured it out in the last game and showed her best game so far in the WNBA, using a variety of moves and clinching rebounds. Gabby Williams had her best offensive night too but Stephanie Talbot has been making a case for more minutes with her rebounding and shooting. Briann January and Ephiphany Prince can be strong off the bench too.
Performance Predictions
Highest scorer: Nneka Ogwumike: 20 Highest rebounder: Nneka Ogwumike: 9 Top assists maker: Sue Bird: 8 Score Prediction: Storm 87 Sparks 79
Seattle Storm News
Storm Expected Starting Five All-Around Scoring Forward: PF: Breanna Stewart All-Around Wing: SF: Gabby Williams Inside Presence: C: Ezi Magbebor Scoring Guard: SG: Jewell Loyd Floor General: PG: Sue Bird
BENCH: Janet Lavender, Reshanda Gray, Stephanie Talbot, Jade Melbourne, Epiphanny Prince, Briann January.
Los Angels Sparks Teams News:
Sparks Expected Starting Five Isolation Forward: F: Nneka Ogwumike Inside Presence: C: Liz Cambage Disruptive Presence: G: Brittney Sykes Scoring Guard: G: Lexie Brown Isolation Scorer: G: Jordin Canada
BENCH: Chiney Ogwumike, Jasmine Walker, Amy Atwell, Chennedy Carter, Rae Burrell.
Nneka Ogwumike(LAS) Points: 22 Rebounds: 08 Assists: 03 Steals: 01 Nneka is an excellent isolation scorer and her rebounding and defensive abilities are no less impressive. I believe she will be in 17-23 points and 5-8 rebounds range. She can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 26-35
Breanna Stewart(SEA) Points: 13 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 02 Steals: 04 Stewart capitalized upon five of her 12 shots in the last game but she was coming back after the COVID-19 so I expect better offensive rhythm here. I believe she will be in 17-24 points, 6-9 rebounds, and 1-3 steals range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-41
Jordin Canada(LAS) Points: 08 Rebounds: 00 Assists: 06 Steals: 03 Jordin is an exceptional driving guard and has also given the Sparks above-average playmaking skills. I believe she will be in 10-16 points and 5-8 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-34
Jewell Loyd(SEA) Points: 05 Rebounds: 00 Assists: 05 Steals: 01 Guard Loyd is an incredible shooter who knows how to get her offense going but struggled in the last game. I expect a 12-18 points and 4-8 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 18-32
Liz Cambage(LAS) Points: 12 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 03 Blocks: 03 Center Cambage has been up-and-down consistency-wise but brings superb scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking skills. I believe she will be in 10-18 points, 6-11 rebounds, and 1-3 blocks range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-34
Ezi Magbebor(SEA) Points: 21 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 04 Blocks: 02 Magbebor is an incredible throwback athletic Center who can finish inside, grab rebounds, and also block a ton of shots. I believe she will be in 10-17 points, 5-10 rebounds, and 1-4 blocks range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-34
(Recommended) PG: S Bird SG: L Brown, E Prince SF: K Lou-Samuelson, S Talbot PF: B Stewart(SP), N Ogwumike(PP) C: E Magbegor
(Alternate) PG: S Bird, J Canada SG: E Prince SF: K Lou-Samuelson PF: G Williams, B Stewart(SP) C: L Cambage(PP), E Magbegor
Can Nneka Ogwumike help snatch one away from the road as she visits Storm and the impeccable Breanna Stewart? You can catch this game on Facebook while it is also available on Amazon Prime for the Indian viewers. To know the scores, news, and stats, visit the official website of the WNBA.