Matchup: Indiana Fever vs Los Angeles Sparks
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast: YouTube TV
The Los Angeles Sparks (12-15) are set to clash with the Indiana Fever (17-12) at Crypto.com Arena this Tuesday.
In their previous outing, the Indiana Fever triumphed over the Seattle Storm, securing a 78-74 victory. Indiana finished the game with an impressive 47.8% shooting percentage (32 of 67) and successfully made 4 of 22 attempts from three-point range. At the free throw line, they were efficient, converting 10 of their 13 attempts for a 76.9% success rate. On the rebounding front, the Fever tallied 32 boards, including 5 offensive rebounds. They also facilitated 27 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and recorded 9 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed the Storm to shoot 44.1% from the field, as Seattle managed 30 of 68 shots. The Storm registered 6 assists and secured 9 steals, while grabbing a total of 33 rebounds (6 offensive, 27 defensive) and blocking 2 shots. Seattle finished the game hitting 80.0% from the free throw line, converting 12 of 15 attempts, and managed just 2 of 15 from beyond the arc.
Natasha Howard emerged as a standout player, scoring 21 points on an impressive 10 of 12 shooting. She logged 32 minutes and secured 5 rebounds while also dishing out 5 assists.
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The Indiana Fever enters this game with an overall record of 17-12 for the season. The Fever have excelled from three-point territory, shooting 33.9% (240 of 707), and boast a solid free throw success of 77.6%. Offensively, they average an impressive 85.1 points per game, ranking 4th in the league, while also connecting on 45.7% of their field goals. They’ve been averaging 13.3 turnovers and committing 19.5 personal fouls per game. As a whole, Indiana grabs 34.0 rebounds each match and has amassed a total of 596 assists, placing them 5th in the WNBA in assists. On defense, they force opponents into 14.0 turnovers per game and commit 19.9 personal fouls. Opponents are converting 30.7% of their three-point attempts against Indiana, who ranks 6th in points allowed per game (80.8). Their defensive stats include a field goal percentage allowed of 43.2% (405 of 578), and they yield an average of 33.0 boards per game. The Fever rank 2nd in the league for assists allowed, having conceded 527 throughout the season.
In their most recent contest, the Los Angeles Sparks edged out a narrow victory against the Seattle Storm, ending the game at 108-106. The Sparks secured 34 defensive rebounds and added 12 offensive boards for a cumulative total of 46. However, they struggled with turnovers, giving up the ball 18 times but managed to grab 8 steals. Seattle committed 21 fouls, allowing the Sparks 25 free throw attempts, of which they converted 19 for a 76.0% shooting rate. From beyond the arc, Los Angeles managed only 7 of 26 attempts (26.9%) and finished the game shooting 41 of 88 overall for a percentage of 46.6%. The Storm’s shooting was more effective, with 40 of 94 from the floor, translating to 42.6%, while they hit 34.4% of their three-point shots (11 of 32) and finished with a 78.9% shooting rate from the free throw line (15 of 19). Meanwhile, the Sparks allowed Seattle to collect 42 rebounds (13 offensive).
Rickea Jackson played a pivotal role for the Sparks, scoring 27 points on 11 of 23 shooting (47.8% efficiency) while grabbing 9 rebounds and assisting 3 times during her 47 minutes on the court.
Los Angeles carries a record of 12-15 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 45.6% from the field, ranking them 3rd in the league. The Sparks have scored a total of 2,308 points this season, averaging 85.5 points per game while pulling down 33.6 rebounds each outing. They provide approximately 20.5 assists per game, placing them 7th in assists, but also average 15.0 turnovers. On the defensive side, Los Angeles ranks 13th in points allowed per game with 88.0. Their defense permits opponents to shoot 33.9% from beyond the arc (249 of 734) and allows a free throw shooting rate of 83.6%. Additionally, they yield 21.5 assists and an average of 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 11th and 4th in the league respectively. The Sparks force 12.9 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 45.0% from the field (12th in the WNBA).
Who will prevail in tonight’s WNBA showdown against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Prediction: Back Los Angeles
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