Lynx vs Sparks Preview: Collier Leads Lynx with Two Main Players Out; Li Yueru’s Performance Expected

On September 20, the regular season of the WNBA comes to a close with a match that Chinese fans are particularly looking forward to, as Li Yueru’s Sparks visit the Lynx.

The Lynx have secured the second place in the regular season standings with a record of 30 wins and 9 losses. They average 82.8 points per game and allow 75.8 points per game, with a home record of 16 wins and 3 losses. The Sparks, on the other hand, have a record of 7 wins and 32 losses, securing them the last spot in the league. They average 78.7 points per game and allow 86.5 points per game, with an away record of 2 wins and 17 losses.

In their last game, the Lynx defeated the Sun 78-76 to extend their winning streak to seven games. Team core player Collier contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks with 11 out of 16 shots made, while McBride scored 14 points, Carlton added 13 points, and Williams contributed 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 12 assists.

The Lynx’s outstanding performance this season is largely attributed to the leadership of key player Collier, who averages 20.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. McBride averages 14.9 points, Williams averages 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists, Smith averages 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks, while Carlton averages 10 points.

In their last game, the Sparks lost 81-85 to the Mercury, extending their losing streak to eight games. Hamby contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Li Yueru had a career-high 19 points and 12 rebounds along with 3 assists. Nes contributed 10 points.

The Sparks’ performance this season has been poor, with their top scorer Hamby averaging 17.2 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Jackson averages 13.2 points, Sims averages 13 points and 5.1 assists, Stevens averages 9.8 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Li Yueru averages 5.2 points and 3.7 rebounds.

This game will not affect the rankings as the Lynx have already secured the second place in the regular season after defeating the Sun in their previous game, while the Sparks have long been confirmed as the last-placed team in the league. Both teams have confirmed that multiple players will be absent due to injuries and rest, including Collier, McBride, and Juhaz of the Lynx, while the Sparks’ quartet of Brink, McDonald, Clarendon, and Brown will continue to be sidelined, and Sims will be rested.

In a sense, the outcome of this game is no longer important. With the absence of the Lynx’s two core players, the gap in strength between the two teams has narrowed somewhat, making the outcome more uncertain. On the other hand, whether Li Yueru can continue her standout performance is a significant point of interest for Chinese fans.

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