Preview: The game pits teams tied for second in the WNBA's Western Conference, each 9-6. They have more in common than that. Each team is missing a key player. Storm center Lauren Jackson, fourth in the league in scoring at 18.9 points a game, has an Achilles' tendon injury and is out indefinitely. The Lynx's Seimone Augustus was averaging 21 points a game when knee surgery ended her season.
Players to watch: Seattle still has flashy guard Sue Bird, who had 20 points and six assists Friday at Sacramento. She leads the league in assists, averaging 5.8 a game. ... Center Nicky Anosike is one of three Lynx players averaging between 13 and 14 points, and she's on an uptick. She scored 22 points Wednesday in a loss to Atlanta.
Numbers: The Storm didn't miss Jackson's rebounding Friday in a 69-56 victory at Sacramento. Seattle outrebounded Sacramento 37-18.
