Game Details
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Fever Direct, WNBA League Pass
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan
Team Form & Overview
Indiana Fever (17–12)
Current Streak: 5-game win streak
Road Record: 8–6
Key Absence: Caitlin Clark (groin injury – out)
Top Players:
Aliyah Boston: 6 straight double-doubles; averaging 15.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 3.8 APG
Natasha Howard: 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting vs. Seattle
Sophie Cunningham: 17 points, 4-of-5 from three last game; 2.4 threes/game over last 10
Aari McDonald: 14.0 PPG, 5.4 APG during win streak
Los Angeles Sparks (12–15)
Recent Form: Won 6 of last 7 games
Home Record: 3–9
Top Players:
Kelsey Plum: 20.3 PPG, 6.0 APG; 4th in WNBA scoring
Dearica Hamby: 19.5 PPG over last 10 games
Azura Stevens: 14.9 PPG, 8.5 RPG
Cameron Brink: Recently returned from injury; 6.0 PPG, 2.0 BPG
Key Matchups to Watch
| Matchup | Why It Matters |
| Aliyah Boston vs. Azura Stevens | Elite post play and rebounding battle |
| Kelsey Plum vs. Aari McDonald | Speed and scoring from dynamic guards |
| Sophie Cunningham vs. Rickea Jackson | Perimeter shooting vs. defensive versatility |
Head-to-Head & Stats
| Category | Fever | Sparks |
| Points/Game | 85.1 | 85.5 |
| FG% | 45.7% | 48.6% |
| 3P Made/Game | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Rebounds/Game | 34.1 | 34.4 |
| Last Meeting | Sparks won 89–87 on July 5 |
Sparks lead the season series 2–0
Fever seeking revenge and playoff positioning
Both teams are red-hot, but Indiana’s balanced scoring and defensive intensity give them the edge. Despite Caitlin Clark’s absence, Boston and McDonald have stepped up. Expect a tight contest, but the Fever should pull away late.
GAME ODDS
Indiana Fever – 1.5
Los Angeles Sparks 176.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025
