UPDATE: The Seattle Storm (22-19) faces off against the Los Angeles Sparks (18-20) in a critical WNBA showdown tonight at 10:00 PM EDT that could determine the final playoff spot. The game is set to take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
With just five games left in the season, the Sparks are 2.5 games behind the Storm, who currently sit in seventh place in the standings. A victory is essential for Los Angeles to keep their playoff hopes alive. The stakes are high, as they have only four remaining matches against teams with better records than Seattle.
In their last outing, the Sparks narrowly defeated the Washington Mystics with a score of 81-78. Key players like Dearica Hamby stepped up, scoring 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Kelsey Plum also contributed significantly, adding 18 points and seven assists.
Meanwhile, the Storm come into this game with momentum, having secured back-to-back victories, including a decisive 79-69 win over the Chicago Sky. Nneka Ogwumike led the Storm with 20 points, supported by strong performances from her teammates, all of whom scored in double figures.
Fans can catch this critical matchup live on NBA TV or stream it on Fubo, where you can start a free trial to watch all nationally televised WNBA games. Don’t miss the chance to see stars like A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart shine on the court.
As the clock ticks down towards game time, all eyes are on this pivotal encounter. Will the Sparks rise to the occasion and keep their playoff dreams alive? Tune in tonight to find out!
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