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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Lineups Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks- Who Are Confirmed Absentees For Friday-Night Encounter Between Wings and Sparks?

Garima Ranawat

Here are the injury reports and predicted starting lineups for Wings and Sparks ahead of their Friday-night matchup.

The Dallas Wings will welcome the Los Angeles Sparks at College Park Center, in Arlington, Texas on Friday, June 6 for the first matchup of the season between the teams. The Wings will head into the game on the back of an 83-77 defeat at the hands of the Seattle Storm. Similarly, the Sparks suffered an 85-80 loss to the Phoenix Mercury in their last game. 

Both teams will hope to recover from their previous losses and put an end to their respective three-game losing streak as action moves ahead in the season. Notably, the Wings are averaging 84 points per game, 35.9 rebounds per game and 6.6 threes per game. They have Arike Ogunbowale leading the charts with 16.1 ppg and 3.8 apg. 

On the other hand, the Sparks are currently averaging 81.5 ppg, 32.5 rebounds per game and 8.9 threes per game. Kelsey Plum is leading their charts with an average of 22.9 points per game with 4.8 assists per game. Azura Stevens is leading the Sparks with 9.3 rebounds per game. Notably, both Wings and the Sparks are close in shooting efficiency, where Dallas is at 42.4% while LA is at 42.6%. 

Coming back to Friday night’s clash, both teams are expected to put their best foot forward. But before that, let’s see if they have any injury threats. 

Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks Injury Report

When: Friday, June 6, 2025 | 9:30 pm ET
Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
TV: ION | Live Streaming: Fubo, WNBA League Pass

Dallas Wings’ Injuries

Tyasha Harris- Out (Knee)
Paige Bueckers- Out (Concussion Protocol) 

The Dallas Wings have listed Tyasha Harris and Paige Bueckers out for the upcoming clash against the Sparks. Notably, Harris suffered a knee injury on May 27, in the clash against the Sun. On the other hand, star rookie Bueckers banged her head with Courtney Vandersloot of the Sky during the Wings’ 97-92 loss last Thursday, and was put under WNBA’s concussion protocols. However, as per latest reports by Melissa Triebwasser, Bueckers returned to the practice court recently and engaged in light activities. It means that fans can expect her back on the courts soon. 

Los Angeles Sparks’ Injuries

Cameron Brink- Out (ACL)
Rae Burrell- Out (Knee)

The Sparks have Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell listed as out for the clash against the Wings. Brink tore her ACL as well as meniscus last summer, and underwent surgery to repair it. She was recently seen participating in on-court activities before the Sparks’ clash to the Chicago Sky, as she prepares to return to action. Apart from her, Burrell continues to be on the report with her knee injury she suffered in the season opener against the Golden State Valkyries.  

Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks Predicted Starting Lineups 

Dallas Wings – Myisha Hines-Allen, NaLyssa Smith, Maddy Siegrist, Arike Ogunbowale, and DiJonai Carrington

Los Angeles Sparks- Dearica Hamby, Azura Stevens, Odyssey Sims, Kelsey Plum, and Julie Allemand

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.

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