Storm at Sparks 9/15/19 - WNBA Picks & Predictions

On Sunday, the Seattle Storm visit the Los Angeles Sparks for a second round single-elimination WNBA playoff game. The Storm defeated the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the playoffs on Wednesday 84-74. Jordin Canada scored 26 points, setting a career high, and the defending champions stayed alive for one more game. 

Los Angeles had a first round bye and won its most recent outing against the Minnesota Lynx 77-68. Riquna Williams led the Sparks with 15 points hitting four 3-pointers. The Sparks have won three straight overall and 14 consecutive at home. Since Candace Parker came up to speed following an early season injury and Williams returned from a suspension, the Sparks have been strong. 

Natasha Howard leads the Storm in scoring and rebounding with averages of 18.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, while Jewell Loyd is second in scoring with an average of 12.3 per game. Jordin Canada is leading the Storm in assists with an average of 5.3 per game. Just two players are averaging double-figures in scoring for Seattle.

Nneka Ogwumike leads the Sparks in scoring and rebounding with averages of 16.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Chelsea Gray is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 14.6 points and 5.8 assists per game. Four players are averaging double figures in scoring for the Sparks.