“Circus shot from Rickea Jackson and the Sparks get a walk-off winner!” shouted sportscaster Michael Grady as the Sparks pulled off a thrilling 101-99 victory over the Liberty in the final seconds. That unforgettable LA Sparks vs. New York Liberty clash saw Rickea Jackson score 24 points, sealing a big statement win for the Sparks! Now, we finally get to see these two teams face off again after their exciting July 26 matchup.
The defending champions are heading to Los Angeles to take on the most in-form team in the league. The Sparks have been on fire, winning 9 of their last 11 games, which also includes a three-game home winning streak. Meanwhile, the Liberty come into this game with 3 wins from their last 5 games.
The Sparks(15-16) are certainly enjoying life with the addition of Cameron Brink to the side, whereas the Liberty (20-11) are still adjusting to life without Breanna Stewart, who is still out nursing a bone bruise in her knee and, according to various reports is targeting a return by the end of this month.
LA Sparks vs New York Liberty: Where to watch
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Watch on: NBA TV, WWOR, SportsNet LA, and Liberty Live
Streaming: Fubo, Paramount+, and ESPN+.
LA Sparks vs New York Liberty: Injury report
New York Liberty
Kennedy Burke – OUT
Isabelle Harrison -OUT
Breanna Stewart – OUT
Nyara Sabally- OUT
Los Angeles Sparks
No player is out injured
Probable Starting Lineups
New York Liberty
Leonie Fiebich
Jonquel Jones
Emma Meesseman
Natasha Cloud
Sabrina Ionescu
Los Angeles Sparks
Dearica Hamby
Azura Stevens
Rickea Jackson
Kelsey Plum
Julie Allemand
Prediction: Can the Sparks continue their winning ways?
Heading into this game, both teams have a 1-1 record against each other. This will be the third time they face off against each other, and it’s the first time Cameron Brink will get to play against Jonquel Jones this season. That definitely promises to be an exciting matchup.
May 17, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrates with forward Breanna Stewart (30), guard Natasha Cloud (9) and center Jonquel Jones (35) after getting fouled on a made basket in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Sabrina Ionescu scored 30 points the last time these two teams met and will definitely be a player to watch. That said, heading into this game, you’d usually expect the team with better form and home advantage to be the favorites, right? But remember, we’re talking about the defending champions here.
The Liberty may be without stars like Breanna Stewart and Kennedy Burke, but they’ve still got plenty of firepower to challenge the Sparks on their home turf. They have the numbers to back their case! The Sparks are one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 85.9 points per game this season. But there’s one team that’s even better offensively — the Liberty. Sandy Brondello’s side are putting up 86.4 points per game this season.
Defensively, there’s a clear difference between the two teams. The Sparks give up 87.8 points per game this season, while the Liberty hold their opponents to just 80.9 points per game. Because of that, ESPN gives the New York Liberty a 68.3% chance to win. It might surprise some, but the numbers definitely favor the defending champs!
If you had to pick a winner between these two teams, who would it be? The high-flying LA Sparks or the experienced New York Liberty? Drop your predictions in the comments down below!
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