Sparks vs. Sky Preview: Sparks Seek Home Revenge as Sky’s Strength is Weakened – Can Li Yuanyu Bounce Back?

On August 17, the WNBA regular season game will see the Sparks host the Sky.

The Sparks previously had a record of 6 wins and 19 losses, ranking 10th in the league. In their last game, they suffered a heavy defeat against the Liberty, losing 68-103. In this first game after the Olympics, the Sparks were unable to resist the powerful Liberty and fell behind by 29 points at halftime, rendering the game’s outcome a foregone conclusion early on. Chinese player Li Yuanyu played for 19 minutes but scored only 1 point with 4 rebounds out of 6 attempts, performing rather poorly.

This season, the Sparks have performed poorly on both offense and defense. On offense, they average 78.5 points per game, ranking second-to-last in the league. Defensively, they allow an average of 86.1 points per game, which is the third highest in the league. In terms of players, only three players on the team score in double digits on average. Nneka Ogwumike averages 19 points and 10.1 rebounds, Sykes averages 12.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, and Jackson averages 11.5 points. Chinese player Li Yuanyu averages 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds.

The Sky, with a record of 10 wins and 15 losses, ranks 8th in the league. In their last game, the Sky lost 65-85 to the Mercury. In this game, key player Courtney Williams was absent, and only three players scored in double figures. The team had just 14 assists but committed 11 turnovers. Ultimately, the Sky suffered a 20-point loss at home.

This season, the Sky’s offensive performance has also been mediocre, averaging 78.7 points per game, ranking third from the bottom in the league. However, defensively, the Sky allow an average of 81.4 points per game, ranking 6th in the league. Currently, the Sky still hold the initiative in the playoff race. In terms of players, Parker averages 17.2 points as the top scorer, while Vandersloot averages 14 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists (now departed), Stevens averages 13.4 points and 12 rebounds, and Williams averages 10 points and 7 rebounds.

In this game between the Sparks and the Sky, the Sky hold a certain advantage in terms of strength. In their first encounter this season, the Sparks lost 73-83 away to the Sky. Out of the past seven meetings between the two teams, the Sky won six games. However, the Sky recently underwent a trade, with Vandersloot’s departure weakening the team. Additionally, there is no news on whether Parker will play in this game. If Parker is absent, it will be a good opportunity for the Sparks to seek revenge at home. Furthermore, whether Li Yuanyu can recover in this game is something to look forward to.

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