Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | 🕙 Tip-off: 10:00 PM ET
Watch Live: ESPN+, WNBA League Pass
Matchup Breakdown
The Las Vegas Aces (13-13) travel to face the surging Los Angeles Sparks (11-14) in a Western Conference showdown with playoff implications. The Sparks are riding a five-game win streak, while the Aces aim to build momentum after snapping a two-game skid with a dominant win over Dallas.
Team Comparison
| Category | Las Vegas Aces | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Record | 13-13 (6-9 Away) | 11-14 (3-8 Home) |
| Points Per Game | 81.3 (8th in WNBA) | 85.0 (3rd in WNBA) |
| Field Goal % | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| 3PT Shooting % | 32.5% | 35.7% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.4 | 33.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 17.0 | 20.6 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 14.8 |
| Opponent PPG Allowed | 82.6 | 87.3 |
Key Players to Watch
Las Vegas Aces
A’ja Wilson – 22.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.4 BPG; elite two-way force and MVP candidate
Jackie Young – 16.6 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.1 APG; explosive scorer with deep range
Chelsea Gray – 11.7 PPG, 4.3 APG; floor general with clutch instincts
Los Angeles Sparks
Kelsey Plum – 20.1 PPG, 5.9 APG; dynamic scorer and playmaker
Dearica Hamby – 17.6 PPG, 8.0 RPG; interior anchor with high efficiency
Rickea Jackson – 13.6 PPG; rising star with scoring versatility
Injury Watch
Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and Kiah Stokes are out
Sparks: Cameron Brink expected to return after year-long ACL recovery
Recent Form & Trends
Aces: 2-3 in last 5; struggling on the road with spacing issues
Sparks: 5-0 in last 5; averaging 90.6 PPG and shooting 49.4% from the field
Tactical Matchups
Wilson vs. Hamby: Battle of elite bigs; Wilson’s physicality vs. Hamby’s finesse
Plum vs. Gray: Former teammates now rivals; perimeter scoring will be pivotal
Brink’s Return: Sparks gain rim protection and high-post passing
GAME ODDS
Las Vegas Aces – 2.5
Los Angeles Sparks 174.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, July 28, 2025
