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Final Injury Report for Sparks-Mystics: Will Kelsey Plum Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Washington Mystics in an interconference matchup.

Los Angeles enters Friday's game with a 3-3 record after defeating the Las Vegas Aces on the road on Saturday night.

 Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In Saturday's victory over the Aces, Kelsey Plum led the way for the Sparks as she recorded 38 points, four rebounds and nine assists while Dearica Hamby added 16 points, five rebounds and four assists of her own.

Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory on Friday as the team faces off against the Mystics in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Washington enters Friday's contest with a 3-3 record after defeating the Seattle Storm on the road on Wednesday night.

 Washington Mystics forward Shakira Austin (0) Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Washington Mystics forward Shakira Austin (0) Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Shakira Austin led the way for the Mystics in Wednesday's victory as she ended the game with 18 points, 13 rebounds and five assists while Kiki Iriafen recorded 13 points and nine rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night's matchup, one side may be without multiple key players, including one of their stars, due to injuries.

Sparks Injury Report: Will Kelsey Plum Play?

For the Sparks, they have two players listed on their injury report for Friday's matchup, including Plum.

 Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Los Angeles has ruled out Plum as she will miss her first game of the season due to a right ankle sprain that she suffered during Tuesday's practice and she is expected to miss at least one week with the injury.

The Sparks have listed Sania Feagin as probable due to a left leg injury and she is expected to return from a five-game absence on Friday.

Mystics Injury Report

On the other side, the Mystics enter Friday's matchup with a healthy roster as they have nobody listed on their injury report.

This is great news for Washington as they try to grab a key victory at home over the Sparks on Friday to secure their fourth win of the season.

Fans can catch Friday night's matchup between the Sparks and Mystics from Washington D.C. at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.

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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM.

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