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Liberty Look to Rebound With Fiebich Back and Jones Sidelined

Their defense has allowed 90.7 points per game over their past seven games.

Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles against Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sparks forward Dearica Hamby drives as the New York Liberty’s Isabelle Harrison defends during the second half on Thursday night in New York. The Sparks lost, 89-79. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • New York has fallen to 11–5 and third in the Eastern Conference after a 2–5 stretch following its league-best 9–0 start.
  • Leonie Fiebich has returned from EuroBasket and is expected to play Thursday at Barclays Center, bolstering a defense that has struggled in recent outings.
  • Jonquel Jones remains out with a sprained right ankle and is not expected back until after the WNBA All-Star break.
  • Sabrina Ionescu has shot just 21.6 percent over her last four games after missing one with a neck injury.
  • Los Angeles point guard Kelsey Plum has recorded three consecutive 20-point games and is averaging 20.6 points per contest for the 5–12 Sparks.