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Sparks Host Fever in Pivotal Playoff Race Matchup Friday Night

Los Angeles seeks to close a 1.5-game gap in the playoff race, with Indiana still without Caitlin Clark.

Overview

  • The Fever enter at 20-18 in sixth place with six games remaining, while the Sparks are 17-19 in ninth with eight left.
  • Los Angeles has won all three prior meetings this season and holds the tiebreaker over Indiana.
  • Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said the team is preparing for the Fever without Caitlin Clark, who has missed 16 straight games with a right groin injury.
  • Indiana is coming off a 95-75 win in which Aliyah Boston scored 27 points, as the Fever rely on their depth amid multiple season-ending injuries.
  • Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena on ION, with Los Angeles emphasizing defense after allowing a league-worst 88.5 points per game.