India, Sept. 21 -- The Los Angeles Sparks are facing the Portland Fire at Crypto.com Arena, with both teams already out of playoff contention and little at stake in terms of postseason hopes.

However, the game still carries significance for the standings, with Portland sitting ninth at 16-26 and Los Angeles one spot behind at 15-26.

A win would move the Sparks above their opponents in the standings, giving the hosts an added incentive to finish the season strongly. However, Los Angeles will be without a key player for the matchup.

The Sparks listed Hamby as out with a left knee injury, marking her first missed game of the season.

The Sparks forward had initially been listed as doubtful before her status was downgraded to confirmed out...