Cameron Brink returns to Sparks with minutes restriction against Lynx

Cameron Brink returns to the Los Angeles Sparks after an eight-game absence due to a left ankle injury, participating in a noon game against the Minnesota Lynx. Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts confirmed Brink will have a minutes restriction as she aims to provide rebounding and rim protection. All-Star point guard Kelsey Plum remains sidelined with a leg injury. Brink, who has a career-best average of 9.2 points this season, also has the lowest defensive rating of her career. The Sparks are looking to improve after a loss to the Lynx last month.

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