WNBA Game Preview: Los Angeles Sparks (4-11) vs. Indiana Fever (7-7)

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Game Details

Matchup: Los Angeles Sparks (4–11) vs. Indiana Fever (7–7)

Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Tip-Off Time: 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video, FanDuel TV, 93.5/107.5 The Fan (Radio)

Game Context & Storylines

The Indiana Fever are back in Indianapolis after a three-game West Coast road trip, capped by a 94–86 win over the Seattle Storm. With a .500 record and a three-game home win streak, the Fever are gaining traction in the Eastern Conference. The Los Angeles Sparks, meanwhile, have lost four straight games and are just 1–6 in their last seven. Injuries and defensive lapses have plagued the Sparks, who are wrapping up a grueling stretch with five of six games on the road. This is the first meeting of the season between these two teams.

Probable Starters

Indiana FeverLos Angeles Sparks
Caitlin Clark (G)Shey Peddy (G)
Kelsey Mitchell (G)Kelsey Plum (G)
Lexie Hull (F)Rickea Jackson (F)
Natasha Howard (F)Azurá Stevens (F)
Aliyah Boston (C)Dearica Hamby (C)

Players to Watch

Indiana Fever

Aliyah Boston: Averaging 15.9 PPG, 8.2 RPG, and shooting a league-best 61.2% from the field. Scored a career-high 31 points vs. Seattle.

Kelsey Mitchell: 18.0 PPG over her last 10 games; dynamic scorer from deep.

Caitlin Clark: Leads the WNBA in assists (8.9 APG); still finding her shooting rhythm post-injury.

Los Angeles Sparks

Kelsey Plum: 20.4 PPG, 5.4 APG – 4th in the WNBA in scoring; key to LA’s offense.

Dearica Hamby: 16.4 PPG, 7.7 RPG – consistent interior presence.

Azurá Stevens: 13.9 PPG, 8.7 RPG – coming off a 21-point, 7-rebound performance vs. Chicago.

Team Stats & Trends

CategoryFeverSparks
Record7–74–11
Points Per Game84.081.3
Points Allowed79.387.3
FG%46.0%43.4%
3PT%33.3%33.4%
Rebounds Per Game34.032.9
Turnovers Per Game13.615.1

Indiana is 4–2 when scoring more than 87 points. The Sparks are 1–6 when allowing 85+.

Indiana’s home-court advantage, elite frontcourt duo (Boston & Howard), and Caitlin Clark’s playmaking should be too much for a depleted Sparks team. Expect Kelsey Plum to keep LA competitive, but the Fever’s efficiency and depth give them the edge.

How to Watch Sparks vs Fever – June 26, 2025

TV Channels: Amazon Prime Video, FanDuel Sports Network

Streaming: WNBA League Pass, FuboTV

Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan (Indiana), Sparks Radio Network

GAME ODDS

Los Angeles Sparks          172

Indiana Fever                    – 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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