The Los Angeles Sparks will face the Washington Mystics on Saturday night, seeking to snap a three-game losing streak in the WNBA. This matchup is crucial for the Sparks as they look to regain momentum in their season.
The 24-year-old eventually needed assistance from her teammates to make her way off the court, with a towel placed over her head. The Sparks center was initially listed as questionable after suffering a rib injury during Thursday night’s game against the New York Liberty. Brink was forced to leave that contest after taking an apparent shot to the ribs and did not return. The injury occurred while Brink was defending Breanna Stewart. As Stewart gathered for a shot, the Liberty forward appeared to accidentally catch Brink with an elbow. She did not return despite only around six minutes remaining in the game.
Brink has played 25 games this season, including one start, while averaging just over 18 minutes per game. She is producing career-best numbers of 9.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.7 blocks per contest. She is also shooting a career-high 49.7% from the field, along with 32.3% from three-point range and 75% at the free-throw line. Her 1.7 blocks per game rank her third in the WNBA.
