The Los Angeles Sparks (5-12) make the cross-country trip to visit the New York Liberty (11-5) in a Thursday night game from Barclays Center.

The Fever are coming off of their 2025 Commissioner’s Cup title earlier in the week, as they took down the Minnesota Lynx 74-59. Caitlin Clark didn’t play due to a groin injury, but the Fever showed they can still score without her. Aari McDonald has proven to be a jolt of electricity, as they’ve fared well with her in the starting lineup.

The LA Sparks are amid another poor season. With the WNBA’s worst record in 2024 (8-32), Los Angeles made a big swing in the offseason to acquire three-time All