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Shepard Eyes Scoring Surge vs. Sparks
6 Jun
Summary
- Dallas Wings play LA Sparks with missing frontcourt players.
- Jessica Shepard is predicted to exceed 11.5 points.
- Wings aim for fourth straight win on the road.
The Dallas Wings, winners of their last three games, face the Los Angeles Sparks. Dallas is dealing with depleted frontcourt depth, missing Awak Kuier and potentially Li Yueru. This situation places increased importance on forward Jessica Shepard.
Shepard's scoring prop is set at 11.5 points, with projections indicating she could score closer to 14 points. Despite scoring only nine points in a previous game, her minutes were limited due to a blowout. Tonight, she is expected to play around 31 minutes.
The Sparks have been vulnerable defensively, allowing significant points in the paint and struggling with offensive rebounds. This presents an opportunity for Shepard, who is scoring the seventh most points in the paint. Her recent performance includes a career-best 22 points against the Aces.
The Wings' recent defensive improvements and their strong three-game streak, coupled with Kelsey Plum's return, have made them a stronger unit. The team's defensive rating has significantly improved, limiting opponents' field goal attempts in restricted areas.
