Game Details
| Matchup | Los Angeles Sparks (5–12) vs. New York Liberty (11–5) |
| Date | Wednesday, July 3, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY |
| Broadcast | FOX5 NY, SportsNet LA, WNBA League Pass |
Recent Form & Storylines
Los Angeles Sparks
Record: 5–12 (11th in WNBA)
Last 5 Games: L–W–L–L–L
Key Trend: Defensive struggles—allowing 88.7 PPG over last 10 games
Injury Report: Cameron Brink (knee) and Rae Burrell (leg) remain out
Despite a strong showing from Kelsey Plum (22 PTS, 7 AST) and Dearica Hamby (20 PTS, 10 REB) in their recent 92–85 loss to Chicago, the Sparks continue to struggle on both ends of the floor. They’ll need a complete effort to keep pace with New York’s high-powered offense.
New York Liberty
Record: 11–5 (1st in Eastern Conference)
Last 5 Games: L–L–W–L–L
Key Trend: Defensive slippage—allowed 90+ points in back-to-back games
Injury Report: Jonquel Jones (ankle) remains sidelined
The Liberty are looking to bounce back after a 90–81 loss to Atlanta. Breanna Stewart (21 PTS, 9 REB) and Natasha Cloud (20 PTS, 6 AST) continue to lead the charge, but defensive lapses have raised concerns.
Key Matchups to Watch
1. Breanna Stewart vs. Dearica Hamby
Stewart is averaging 21.8 PPG over her last 10 games
Hamby leads the Sparks with 16.5 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 3.8 APG, and 1.9 SPG
This battle of versatile forwards could determine the game’s tempo and rebounding edge.
2. Kelsey Plum vs. Sabrina Ionescu
Plum’s scoring punch is vital for LA’s offense
Ionescu’s playmaking and perimeter shooting stretch defenses and create mismatches
3. Bench Depth
New York’s second unit has been more consistent, especially with Kayla Thornton and Ivana Dojkic contributing on both ends
LA’s bench has struggled to maintain leads or close gaps
Team Stats Comparison
| Category | Sparks | Liberty |
| PPG | 81.8 | 87.6 |
| FG% | 43.7% | 45.8% |
| 3PT% | 32.4% | 36.1% |
| Rebounds | 34.0 | 33.6 |
| Turnovers | 14.1 | 13.2 |
| Opponent PPG | 88.7 | 83.1 |
GAME ODDS
Los Angeles Sparks 175.5
New York Liberty – 12
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025
