Published on: Jun 20, 2021 3:59 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 20, 2021 4:05 pm IST
LAS vs NYL Dream11 Prediction: In one of the marquee fixtures of WNBA, the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty face off at Los Angeles Convention Center on late Sunday night (IST). Here is everything you want to know about LAS vs NYL Dream 11 Match Prediction.
Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty played in the first-ever WNBA game on June 21, 1997. The Women’s League has come a long way since then, with many franchises ceased to exist, while some new ones are in the fore right now. The Sparks and the Liberty are two of the only three teams that played during that inaugural season in 1997. As far as this season is concerned, Sparks and Liberty both have had hiccups this season. Sparks lost the last game 66-80 at home against Phoenix Mercury, while Liberty went down 76-103 against Las Vegas Aces in their last match.
Los Angeles Sparks | New York Liberty
Games: 11 | 12 Wins: 05 | 06 Defeats: 06 | 06
Host: Los Angeles Sparks Visitors: New York Liberty Match Timing: 21 June, @ 01:30 AM Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center
1. Erica Wheeler Last Match Stats: (WNBA 2021) Points: 17 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 02
2. Betnijah Laney Last Match Stats: (WNBA 2021) Points: 20 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 04
3. Rebecca Allen Last Match Stats: (WNBA 2021) Points: 14 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 01
4. Sami Whitcomb Last Match Stats: (WNBA 2021) Points: 07 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 05
5. Reshanda Gray Last Match Stats: (WNBA 2021) Points: 17 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 00
6. Bria Holmes Last Match Stats: (WNBA 2021) Points: 11 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 01
7. Brittney Sykes Last Match Stats: (WNBA 2021) Points: 14 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 00
Status out: Nneka Ogwumike is likely to be back from a knee injury in mid-July. Chiney Ogwumike is also a long-term injury absentee as she continues to recover from a knee injury. Jasmine Walker will miss the rest of the WNBA 2021 season with a knee injury, while Maria Vadeeva is in rehab as she gets treatment for an ankle injury. Status Questionable: No other issues for the Sparks ahead of this Dream11 Basketball fantasy basketball match.
Los Angeles Sparks roster: Kristine Anigwe, Nia Coffey, Te’a Cooper, Arella Guirantes, Bria Holmes, Nneka Ogwumike, Chiney Ogwumike, Karlie Samuelson, Brittney Sykes, Kristi Toliver, Maria Vadeeva, Jasmine Walker, Erica Wheeler, Amanda Zahui
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Status out: Jocelyn Willoughby is out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. Natasha Howard has set a mid-July return from a knee injury, as per various reports. Status Questionable: Sabrina Ionescu is listed as probable for this game due to an ankle issue. Kiah Stokes is also a game-time call ahead of this game.
New York Liberty active roster: Rebecca Allen, Reshanda Gray, Natasha Howard, Sabrina Ionescu, Jazmine Jones, Betnijah Laney, Leaonna Odom, Michaela Onyenwere, DiDi Richards, Kylee Shook, Kiah Stokes, Sami Whitcomb, Jocelyn Willoughby
PF: Bria Holmes SF: Nia Coffey C: Amanda Zahui B PG: Kristi Toliver SG: Erica Wheeler
PF: Rebecca Allen SF: Michaela Onyenwere C: Kylee Shook PG: Betnijah Laney SG: Sami Whitcomb
Los Angeles Sparks: Kristine Anigwe, Arella Guirantes, Brittney Sykes, Karlie Samuelson
New York Liberty: Reshanda Gray, Leaonna Odom, Jazmine Jones, Didi Richards
PG: R Allen SG: B Sykes, E Wheeler (PP), S Whitcomb SF: B Holmes PF: B Laney (SP) C: A ZAhui B, M Onyenwere
Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty both have had an inconsistent season so far. Liberty have been found wanting offensive penetration at times, while the Sparks have too many issues on both ends of the court. This game is tough to call, but we back Liberty to come out on top here.