What happened: Tipoff between the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks is set for 7 p.m. Eastern time on July 13. National and local broadcast coverage will air across USA Network, ANF, and Victory+ TV. Atlanta enters the contest holding a 13-10 record while Los Angeles sits at 11-11 on the season.
Why it matters: The contest marks a critical test for Los Angeles following the dismissal of general manager Raegan Pebley amid front-office restructuring. Both clubs are jockeying for playoff positioning in the middle of the WNBA standings as the August trade deadline approaches. In the, Atlanta is listed as an with the total set at 181.5 points.
By the numbers: Los Angeles averages 88.9 points per contest while conceding 92.4 points per game on the season. Atlanta scores an average of 87.7 points per outing and holds opponents to 84.4 points per game. Over their last five games, the Sparks have gone 2-3, whereas the Dream have posted a 1-4 mark.
What to watch: Los Angeles will look to extend its two-game winning streak while integrating midseason addition Alissa Pili into the rotation under interim front-office leadership. Following the final buzzer, WNBA action continues on the league schedule with a matchup between the Portland Fire and Connecticut Sun.