The Los Angeles Sparks are set to face the Washington Mystics to open the thrilling WNBA game on August 31, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT at the Sparks' home ground. The Washington Mystics are trying to recover from a difficult 63-89 loss to the New York Liberty, while the Los Angeles Sparks enter this game coming off a close 75-76 loss to the Indiana Fever.
The Sparks are statistically superior offensively, scoring 86.3 points per game on average compared to the Mystics' 78.3 and shooting more effectively from the field (46.1% versus 44.4%) than the Mystics.
The Mystics lead by a slim margin in defensive rebounds (25.3) and total rebounds (33.2) over the Sparks (24.8 and 33.0). Los Angeles, on the other hand, moves the ball more effectively, with 20.9 assists per game compared to 19.2 for Washington.
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Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics: Date and tip-off time
The Los Angeles Sparks and the Washington Mystics will meet in an epic WNBA game on August 31, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
| Date | August 31, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Washington Mystics live on:
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Los Angeles Sparks team news
Kelsey Plum is averaging 20.4 points per game, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals, and 3.2 rebounds.
Dearica Hamby scores 18.1 points, pulls down 7.8 rebounds, and adds 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
Rickea Jackson averages 14.9 points, 1.9 assists, 0.7 steals, and 3.5 rebounds per game
Los Angeles Sparks injuries
No injuries
Washington Mystics team news
Sonia Citron has an average of 15.3 points per game, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 4.1 rebounds.
Kiki Iriafen averages 13.0 points, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Shakira Austin averages 12.9 points, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 6.4 rebounds per game.
Washington Mystics injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| G, Jacy Sheldon | Ankle injury | Out |
| G, Georgia Amoore | ACL injury | Out for Season |
Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics head-to-head record
The Mystics and the Sparks have traded momentum in their past five meetings, with Washington winning three and Los Angeles winning two. The Mystics most recently won on August 18, 2025, with a great 95-86 performance, although the Sparks had back-to-back convincing victories in July 2025, including a commanding 99-80 victory. In retrospect, the 2024 encounters were fiercely contested and were both decided by a margin of six points or less.
This implies that the next game may be competitive, with the Sparks depending on their ability to score a lot of points and the Mystics hoping to maintain their recent success and win by a slim margin.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Mystics 95-86 Sparks |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Sparks 93-86 Mystics |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Sparks 99-80 Mystics |
| Aug 24, 2024 | Mystics 80-74 Sparks |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Mystics 82-80 Sparks |