Overview
- Head coach Lynne Roberts said she has a feeling Jackson will be fine by Friday, noting she had not yet conferred with the medical staff.
- Phoenix beat Los Angeles 92-84 on Tuesday after Jackson briefly exited in the third quarter with an apparent ankle issue before returning.
- Jackson posted 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three, in 27 minutes for her second consecutive 20-point outing.
- The loss dropped the Sparks to 17-19, 1.5 games behind the No. 8 Storm with eight games remaining, with the Sept. 1 Seattle matchup framed as a likely must-win.
- Jackson has averaged 14.9 points across 31 games after an earlier concussion-protocol absence, reinforcing her central role on a roster that has dealt with injuries.