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Sparks Fall to Mercury as Coach Offers Optimistic Rickea Jackson Update

Los Angeles sits 1.5 games back with eight left, making Jackson’s status for Friday’s Fever game a key variable.

Aug 26, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2)and Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani (8) reach for a loose ball during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Aug 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2) dribbles the ball against Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist (20) in the second half at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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.