US EditionAzura Stevens’ Double-Double Lifts Sparks over Fever 89
- The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Indiana Fever 89-87 on Saturday night in Indianapolis, with Azura Stevens scoring 21 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
- The Fever, missing Caitlin Clark due to a groin injury, blew an eight-point lead midway through the third quarter after previously winning three straight games.
- The first half was closely contested, with the teams level on nine occasions and the lead changing hands just as many times. Kelsey Plum contributed 20 points overall and finished the third quarter by scoring seven consecutive points to put the Sparks ahead 70-69.
- Rickea Jackson made the go-ahead basket with 57.4 seconds left, then Stevens hit a free throw with 3.3 seconds remaining to seal the win as the Sparks overcame their prior two-game losing streak.
- The loss highlights Indiana's recurring late-game struggles, with coach Stephanie White citing lapses in communication, poor discipline, and lack of a killer instinct as major factors.
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Fever nipped by Sparks as Caitlin Clark misses fifth straight game
Azura Stevens scored 21 points and added 12 rebounds, Kelsey Plum added 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks won at Indianapolis for the second time in nine days, defeating the Fever, minus Caitlin Clark, 89-87 on Saturday night.
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Sparks edge Fever in final minute as Caitlin Clark misses fifth straight game
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JULY 05: Natasha Howard #6 of the Indiana Fever shoots the ball against Azura Stevens #23 of the Sparks during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) IND…
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Azura Stevens' double-double lifts Sparks over Fever 89-87
The Los Angeles Sparks edge out the Indiana Fever 89-87 on Saturday night. Azura Stevens led the Sparks with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Kelsey Plum added 20 points.
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