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Final Injury Report for Sun-Sparks: Will Ariel Atkins, Brittney Griner Play?
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The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Saturday night as they host the Connecticut Sun in an interconference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Saturday's game with a 12-24 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Dream Thursday night.
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Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron BrinkBrett Davis-Imagn Images
In Thursday's loss to the Dream, Cameron Brink led the way for the Sparks as she recorded 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists off the bench while Nneka Ogwumike added 11 points, six rebounds and five assists of her own.
The Sparks will try to bounce back and snap their six-game losing streak Saturday as they face off against a struggling Sun team at home.
Connecticut enters Saturday's contest with a 9-26 record after losing on the road to the Las Vegas Aces Thursday night.
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Connecticut Sun forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa (10)David Butler II-Imagn Images
Olivia Nelson-Ododa led the way for the Sun in Thursday's loss as she ended the game with 14 points while Charlisse Leger-Walker recorded 10 points, three rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night's matchup, each may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Sun Injury Report: Will Brittney Griner, Aaliyah Edwards Play?
Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner (42)Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Sun have two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards.
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Connecticut has ruled out Griner due to a left knee injury as she will miss her fourth consecutive contest.
The Sun have also ruled out Edwards as she will miss her fourth straight game with a left ankle injury.
Sparks Injury Report: Will Ariel Atkins Play?
Los Angeles Sparks guard Ariel Atkins (7)Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Sparks have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Ariel Atkins as probable.
Los Angeles has listed Atkins as probable due to a head injury that she suffered in Thursday's loss and she is expected to play against the Sun.
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Fans can catch Saturday night's matchup between the Sun and Sparks from Los Angeles at 9:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
