Indiana Fever Prepare for Showdown Against Los Angeles Sparks

Los Angeles, California — The Indiana Fever, despite the absence of star player Caitlin Clark, are riding a wave of momentum as they gear up to face the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET. This matchup is part of the WNBA regular season and will take place at Crypto.com Arena.

The Fever enter this contest looking to extend their three-game road winning streak. Currently, they hold a record of 17-12, putting them fourth in the Eastern Conference. Indiana leads the league with an average of 8.3 made three-pointers per game while shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc. Kelsey Mitchell is the team’s standout player, averaging 2.3 makes from three-point range at a 36.5% clip.

On the other hand, the Sparks sit at 12-15 in the Western Conference and have struggled at home with a record of 3-9. Los Angeles has demonstrated resilience, but they have lost their last encounter with the Fever 89-87. Azura Stevens shined in that game, scoring 21 points, while Aliyah Boston led Indiana with 23 points.

Statistically, the Fever average 85.1 points per game, coming in slightly under the 88.0 points that the Sparks allow. The teams will square off for the third time this season, with the Fever eager for redemption after their previous loss.

Recent performances indicate that the Fever have been solid, winning 8 of their last 10 games, while the Sparks have posted a 7-3 record in the same span. Notably, Kelsey Plum of the Sparks is averaging 20.3 points and six assists, while Dearica Hamby has been contributing 19.5 points over the last 10 games.

As for injuries, Caitlin Clark remains out with a groin issue. The Fever will look to adjust their strategy without her on the court as they prepare to take on the Sparks.