Overview

• Friday's game at Crypto.com Arena begins a run in which the Sparks have eight remaining, three more than Seattle as they pursue the final playoff berth.
• Los Angeles has taken all three meetings from Indiana this season, including a 100-91 win on Aug. 5.
• The Sparks are preparing for the Fever to be without Caitlin Clark, who has missed 16 straight games with a right groin injury.
• Indiana enters at 20-18 after a 95-75 win over Seattle led by Aliyah Boston's 27 points.
• Los Angeles must offset a league-worst 88.5 points allowed per game despite strong scoring led by Kelsey Plum at 20.4 points.