Los Angeles considers this a rivalry series. The Sparks will be taking this game more seriously than Las Vegas just like they did when they met during the second game of the season. The Aces didn't come close to covering in an 89-82 victory.

Dearica Hamby is the Sparks' best player. She used to play for the Aces and departed the team under bad circumstances. So she certainly won't lack motivation.

Jackie Young scored 22 points, dished off 11 assists and had six rebounds for the Aces in their earlier win against Los Angeles. Young has played great for the Aces, who have been without star Chelsea Gray all season.

Gray remains out with a leg injury. Reserve Kierstan Bell is out, too, with a leg injury and now Young won't play against the Sparks due to illness. That's huge. Young was under the weather when the Aces lost, 78-65, to Seattle at home this past Friday night. Young managed only three points. Superstar center A'ja' Wilson got roughed up in that game, too.

Newcomer Tiffany Hayes and rookie Kate Martin have been receiving extended minutes because Las Vegas is short-handed. Hayes is a veteran, who came out of retirement. She's trying to adjust to her new team. Martin has become a fan favorite for her hustle. But these are not players you want in the rotation when laying double-digits like the Aces are here.