Fever Seek Third Straight Win vs Sparks

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Wednesday night’s clash at crypto.com Arena pits the Indiana Fever (12‑8) against the Los Angeles Sparks (8‑11) in a battle for a season sweep of the Sparks and a third consecutive victory for Indiana. Both Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston are listed as game‑time decisions for the Fever, leaving their availability hanging in the balance. The Fever are looking to extend their current winning streak while the Sparks aim to break a three‑game losing skid that has dropped them to 8‑11.

Injury Update

The Sparks will be missing Kelsey Plum, who is sidelined with a lower leg injury, adding another challenge to a roster already without its former MVP. Indiana’s Boston suffered a leg injury in the recent win over Las Vegas, though she remains in question for the Los Angeles contest. Meanwhile, Clark has not played since June 24 but says she hopes to suit up for the Wednesday night tilt.

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Los Angeles fell 82‑64 to Seattle on Monday, completing a three‑game slump that saw them shoot 33.8% from the field and turn the ball over 19 times. Dearica Hamby led the Sparks with 17 points, while Nneka Ogwumike added 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Fever entered the night on a high after an 84‑68 road win over the Las Vegas Aces, with Kelsey Mitchell pouring in 27 points.

Key Player Stats

Mitchell is averaging 21.9 points per game for Indiana, while Clark contributes 21.2 points and 8.2 assists. Boston’s numbers sit at 17.1 points and 8.6 rebounds, despite her injury concern. The Sparks’ offensive backbone comes from Ogwumike (16.1 points, 8.7 rebounds) and Hamby (14.3 points per game).

How to Watch

The game airs on Spectrum Sports Network, with the matchup scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Fans can also stream the action on Fubo, which offers a free trial and coverage of all WNBA games throughout the season.

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This matchup promises to highlight Indiana’s balanced attack against a Sparks unit still searching for rhythm after a tough stretch. With the Fever riding a three‑game winning streak and the Sparks looking to halt their slide, the result could shape both teams’ playoff prospects.

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