​The Indiana Fever are reshaping their lineup for tonight’s WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Kelsey Mitchell, who is averaging 21.9 points and shooting 39.7 percent from three, and Caitlin Clark, contributing 21.2 points and 8.2 assists, are available to play. However, Aliyah Boston will be unavailable, as she posts 17.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and shoots 45.1 percent from beyond the arc. The Fever sit at 12-8 and have rattled off two consecutive victories, including a commanding win over the Sparks on June 27.
On the Sparks’ side, the slide continues as they have dropped three in a row and are without their leading scorer Kelsey Plum due to a leg injury. Nneka Ogwumike, who averages 16.1 points and 8.7 rebounds with 37.1 percent from three, joins Dearica Hamby (14.3 points, 7.7 rebounds) and Rae Burrell (11.5 points) in providing the team’s veteran presence and production. Tonight’s matchup is set for 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with live score updates and highlights to follow—remember to refresh the page for the latest.
A notable note: Indiana’s Caitlin Clark is listed as available despite a back issue, while Aliyah Boston is sidelined with a lower-leg concern. The Sparks’ injury report also lists Kelsey Plum (leg) and Cameron Brink (ankle) as out. Clark averages 21.2 points, 8.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game, shooting 43.0 percent from the field, 34.4 percent from three, and 85.4 percent from the free-throw line.
As for the Fever roster, Caitlin Clark is featured with strong scoring and playmaking numbers, while Aliyah Boston remains out. On the Sparks’ rotation, Kelsey Plum’s absence adds a layer of challenge, with Ogwumike, Hamby, and Burrell expected to lead the charges. The game marks another opportunity for Indiana to translate recent success into a third straight win and for Los Angeles to stabilize a challenging stretch.
For fans seeking to watch, the game is broadcast on USA Network, and additional streaming options include Sling, with the teams’ schedules reflecting upcoming matchups. Indiana has a schedule dense with high-profile clashes, including back-to-back road games and a sequence of tests against top contenders in the league, while the Sparks look to snap their skid and regain momentum in front of their home crowd. The upcoming slate shows July through September matchups, including a July 8 fixture against the Fever and a July 9 game against the Phoenix Mercury, followed by a July 12 date with the Las Vegas Aces, and a July 15 meeting with the Golden State Valkyries, among others.
In recent results, the Fever defeated the Las Vegas Aces 84-68 on July 5, and earlier in May the Fever edged out the Sparks 87-78, with Caitlin Clark contributing significantly in those performances. As the two teams toe the line in Los Angeles, fans can expect a hard-fought, high-energy affair, with Indiana leveraging Clark’s playmaking and scoring ability while attempting to offset Boston’s absence with a balanced attack and efficient perimeter shooting. Stay tuned for live scoring updates and in-game highlights throughout the contest.