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Sparks Defeat Fever 106-92 in Caitlin Clark’s Return from Injury

July 9, 2026
Sparks Defeat Fever 106-92 in Caitlin Clark’s Return from Injury

The Los Angeles Sparks snapped a three-game losing streak on Wednesday night, defeating the Indiana Fever 106-92 at Crypto.com Arena. The highly anticipated matchup marked the return of Fever star Caitlin Clark, who scored nine points in 16 minutes on a strict minutes restriction after missing two games with a back injury.

Despite Clark’s return, Indiana was short-handed with Aliyah Boston sidelined due to a leg injury. Kelsey Mitchell shouldered the load for the Fever, exploding for a game-high 29 points. However, the Sparks’ dynamic frontcourt proved too much to handle. Nneka Ogwumike dominant performance led Los Angeles with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Rae Burrell added 22 and Dearica Hamby chipped in 21.

After Indiana jumped to an early 10-point lead (25 – 15), the Sparks surged ahead in the second quarter and never looked back, frustrating the Fever’s defense to secure a crucial home victory.

Injuries
Sparks are still without their leading scorer Kelsey Plum who is out due to a lower left leg injury and Cameron Brink for a left ankle injury. Fever sat out Aliyah Boston because of right leg injury.

Game highlights;

The Sparks defeat the Fever, 106-92, behind five players in double figures!

Nneka Ogwumike: 24 PTS | 8 REB | 5 AST
Rae Burrell: 22 PTS (9-15 FG)
Dearica Hamby: 21 PTS | 9 REB
Ariel Atkins: 12 PTS | 2 STL
Erica Wheeler: 12 PTS | 6 AST | 4 REB

Next
Fever will travel to Phoenix for a rematch with the Mercury this Thursday.
Sparks will host Chicago Sky Friday evening.

Mitchell and Boston Shine as Shorthanded Fever Roll Past Sparks (111 – 87)

June 28, 2026

The Indiana Fever delivered a dominant team performance to secure an emphatic 111-87 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. The convincing win came despite both teams missing their signature stars: Indiana took the court without the injured Caitlin Clark (back), while the Sparks were forced to adapt without offensive powerhouse Kelsey Plum (left leg) and Cameron Brink (left ankle).

In Clark’s absence, the Fever’s starting lineup stepped up remarkably to share the load. Kelsey Mitchell paced the efficient offense with a game-high 26 points, showcasing brilliant accuracy from beyond the arc with a 4 of 6 shooting. Center Aliyah Boston set the tone early, anchoring the interior with 17 points and 7 rebounds—scoring 15 in the first half alone to catalyze Indiana’s breakout lead. Standing in for Clark, Tyasha Harris delivered a stellar 16-point and 5-rebounds performance, while Monique Billings chipped in a vital 15 points and 6 rebounds to round out a balanced, high-scoring attack.

The depleted Sparks struggled to find defensive answers, but their veteran leaders battled through the adversity. Nneka Ogwumike led Los Angeles with a resilient 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Dearica Hamby contributed 15 points in the effort. Ultimately, Indiana’s cohesive ball movement and scorching 55% shooting efficiency proved too overwhelming for the visitors to overcome.

Full Game highlights;

Next
The Indiana Fever have seven days of downtime before heading to Las Vegas to face the Aces this Sunday, July 5th. Meanwhile, the Sparks will enjoy a longer break before hosting the Seattle Storm on July 6th.

Clark lead Fever win over Sparks (87 – 78)

May 14, 2026

Caitlin Clark just silenced doubters in the Indiana Fever’s 87–78 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Following a stellar 20-point season opener, Clark dismantled the Sparks’ defense with 24 points and 9 assists, showcasing the elite vision and scoring punch that defined her collegiate career.

Fully recovered from the groin injury that sidelined her for much of 2025, Clark looked every bit the superstar Indiana envisioned. She was flanked by a scorching Kelsey Mitchell, who poured in 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting, helping the Fever shoot 49% as a team. The game also featured the debut of Monique Billings, scoring 9 points with 8 rebounds, who was signed by the team in the off season alongside Sophie Cunningham, who added 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Despite Sparks multiple veteran presence, they could not keep up with the Fever’s fast paced tempo. Kelsey Plum lead the Sparks with 25 points and 4 assists, while Dearica Hamby and Cameron Brink added 16 points and 11 points, respectively.

Game highlights;

Indiana will face the Washington Mystics this Saturday to kick off a four-game homestand. Meanwhile, the Sparks will look to rebound at home with two upcoming games against the Toronto Tempo on May 15 and 17.

ICYMI: Kate Martin signed by Los Angeles Sparks to Player Development Pool

May 13, 2026

After being waived by the Valkyries, Kate Martin was pickup by Los Angeles Sparks to a player development contract.

In their announcement, “Kate is a gifted shooter, whose grittiness and winning history mesh well with Sparks basketball,” said Sparks General Manager Raegan Pebley. “She’s confident in her shot, plays tenacious defense and is an unselfish, high-energy teammate. We’re eager to watch Kate develop within our system.”

WNBA teams can now maintain two developmental players who train in-house and receive benefits without hitting the salary cap. These players act as a talent reserve, eligible for activation in up to 12 games to provide critical roster depth.

ICYMI: Sparks Halt Fever’s Winning Streak (91 – 100)

August 7, 2025

The Los Angeles Sparks snapped the Indiana Fever’s five-game winning streak with a decisive 100-91 victory at the Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks’ potent offense was on full display, with Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson leading the charge, each scoring 25 points. Plum also dished out a game-high 11 assists, notching her second double-double of the season. Cameron Brink, playing her third game back from an injury, tied her career high with five blocks.

Indiana, who had been red-hot coming into the matchup, was led by Kelsey Mitchell’s 34 points and six assists, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Sparks’ balanced attack and defense. The Fever got off to a strong start, taking a one-point lead after the first quarter (27-26), but Los Angeles took control with a 28-point second quarter and never looked back. While Indiana mounted a late comeback, trimming a 22-point deficit down to just six with two minutes left in the game (95-89), they were unable to overcome the Sparks’ lead.

Full Game Highlights

Indiana is on the tail-end of a five-game road trip, with their last game against the Phoenix Mercury this Thursday. The LA Sparks will also host the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.

Dallas Wings secures the No. 1 pick for the 2025 WNBA draft

November 18, 2024

The Dallas Wings today won the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery and will have the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft slated on April 14, 2025. Dallas bested Chicago,
Washington and Los Angeles for the first overall pick in the coming WNBA Draft. All 4 teams are the bottom teams of the last WNBA season.

The Dallas Wings is expected to pick college star Paige Bueckers, who is currently playing her last season at UConn.

Here is the results of the WNBA Draft Lottery 2025

  1. Dallas Wings
  2. Los Angeles Sparks
  3. Chicago Sky
  4. Washington Mystics
  5. Golden State Valkyries
  6. Washington Mystics from Atlanta Dream (15-25) via Dallas Wings (Allisha Gray, 1/21/23) (Stephanie Soares draft rights, 4/10/23)
  7. New York Liberty from Phoenix Mercury (19-21) (Mabrey, DeShields, Onyenwere, 2/11/23)
  8. Indiana Fever (20-20)
  9. Seattle Storm (25-15)
  10. Chicago Sky from Connecticut Sun (28-12) (Marina Mabrey, Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson, 7/17/24)
  11. Minnesota Lynx (30-10)
  12. Phoenix Mercury from New York Liberty (32-8) (Mabrey, DeShields, Onyenwere, 2/11/23)

Angel Reese suffered season-ending wrist injury against the Los Angeles Sparks  

September 8, 2024

Angel Reese, posted on her @angelreese5 Instagram account;

What a year. I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3 but maybe that was God saying give them a taste of what they will be seeing more of in Year 2 lol🥲 Through it all, I have showed that I belong in this league even when no one else believed. All I have ever wanted was to come into the W and make an impact. I can confidently say I have done that and will strive to keep doing so. I’m filled with emotions right now that I have a season ending injury, but also filled with so much gratitude for what is next. Although this is God’s timing and not mine, I am finally able to give myself a physical and mental break. “God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers.”

You’ll still see me being the biggest cheerleader on the sideline! And Unrivaled league, see you soon!

A not so good news for Chicago Sky fans and fans of Angel Reese. The news comes at a time when Chicago Sky are fighting for the final playoff spot. The Sky have 6 remaining games and are currently 8th in the standings with 12-22 (win-loss), the same with Atlanta Dream and just a game ahead of Washington Mystics (11-23).