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Sparks Overcome Late Fever Surge, Extend Winning Streak
6 Aug
Summary
- Rickea Jackson scores 17 of her 25 points in second half
- Kelsey Plum records 25 points and 11 assists
- Azura Stevens hits crucial 3-pointer to seal Sparks' victory
On August 6th, 2025, the Los Angeles Sparks continued their impressive run, defeating the Indiana Fever 100-91 in a thrilling matchup. The Sparks were led by Rickea Jackson, who scored 17 of her 25 points in the second half, and Kelsey Plum, who recorded 25 points and 11 assists.
The Sparks built a commanding 90-68 lead in the fourth quarter, thanks in part to Jackson's hot shooting. However, the Fever refused to go down without a fight, answering with a 21-5 run to get within 95-89. But Azura Stevens stepped up and hit her fifth straight 3-pointer with just over a minute remaining, sealing the victory for the Sparks.
Stevens finished the game with 19 points on an efficient 7-for-8 shooting performance, while Dearica Hamby added 16 points for the Sparks. The win marked the Sparks' third victory over the Fever this season, with the regular-season finale scheduled for August 29th in Los Angeles.
The Fever's five-game winning streak was snapped, as they were led by Kelsey Mitchell's 34 points, including seven 3-pointers. Natasha Howard added 17 points, and Aliyah Boston's double-double streak was halted at six games, finishing with 15 points and nine rebounds.
