The Indiana Fever are set to face off against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game will be broadcasted on MeTV and CBS Sports Network.
Probable starters for the Fever (17-16) include guards Kelsey Mitchell, who averages 19.0 points, and Caitlin Clark, averaging 18.7 points, along with Lexie Hull at guard, center Aliyah Boston, and forward NaLyssa Smith. The Sparks (7-25) are expected to start guard Odyssey Sims, forward Dearica Hamby, center Azurá Stevens, and forwards Stephanie Talbot and Rickea Jackson.
Injury updates show that Indiana’s Temi Fagbenle is listed as questionable due to a right shoulder issue, while Los Angeles will be without Cameron Brink, Lexie Brown, and Layshia Clarendon due to various health concerns.
Game preview highlights indicate that Indiana is coming off two road victories, clinching a WNBA playoff spot with a strong performance in August, where they finished with a 5-1 record. The Fever previously defeated the Sparks 78-73 in their first meeting this season on May 24, with Mitchell and Boston leading the charge.
In their second encounter on May 28, Los Angeles topped Indiana with an 88-82 score despite Clark’s impressive 30-point outing. Clark recently achieved career-highs in points and assists, solidifying her as a top rookie in the league, while Hamby continues to perform well for the Sparks.
The game is critical for Los Angeles as they look to improve their standings after struggling in August and dealing with ongoing injuries. With both Mitchell and Clark among the league’s top scorers, this matchup promises to be an exciting conclusion to the regular season series between these two teams.