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.

Kelsey Plum didn't want to see a fan wearing a Caitlin Clark shirt at a recent Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky game. Before a June 29 game, Plum threw a Sparks shirt to the fan sitting courtside. "You can't wear that in the gym," Plum said with a smile. "What is this?"