Fever Edges Sparks 76-75, Imperils Los Angeles Playoff Hopes

The Indiana Fever secured a crucial 76-75 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, with Odyssey Sims playing a pivotal role after being waived by the Sparks earlier in the 2025 season. Sims, who was signed by the Fever on a hardship contract, scored 21 points including a go-ahead floater with under 15 seconds left, helping Indiana snap a losing streak against Los Angeles. The Fever improved to 21-18 and maintained sixth place in the standings, while the Sparks fell to 17-20, damaging their playoff hopes amid a franchise-worst four-year drought. Key contributors for the Fever included Aliyah Boston, who had 22 points, 11 rebounds, and six steals, and recently signed Aerial Powers, who added nine points and six rebounds off the bench. The Sparks struggled with turnovers and rebounding, and missed critical free throws in the final seconds, preventing a comeback. The Fever's win was especially significant given their prior losses to the Sparks and their recent playoff push.